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ARE Accessories LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — MOUNT EATON, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at ARE Accessories LLC in MOUNT EATON, OHIO
Employer ARE Accessories LLC Report ID 2016087701
Address 17494 City, State ZIP MOUNT EATON, OHIO 44659
Event Date August 17, 2016 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Secondary Source Table saws
Industry (NAICS) 423120 Inspection # 1175298
GPS Coordinates 40.69000, -81.70000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a 10-inch table saw to cut a piece of 1/4-inch plywood when the plywood kicked back and caught his finger. Due to the extent of the injury, his left index finger had to be surgically amputated.

Incident Summary

On August 17, 2016, a worker at ARE Accessories LLC in MOUNT EATON, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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