Ball Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FINDLAY, OHIO
| Employer | Ball Corporation | Report ID | 2016087522 |
| Address | 12340 County Rd 99 | City, State ZIP | FINDLAY, OHIO 45840 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332431 | Inspection # | 1170665 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.08000, -83.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about August 11, 2016, an employee was adding ink to the decorator can printing machine when the ink fell. When the employee attempted to grab it, the employee's hand became caught between the plate cylinder and the blanket segment, amputating the left ring finger.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2016, a worker at Ball Corporation in FINDLAY, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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