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International Automotive Components

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — HOLMESVILLE, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at International Automotive Components in HOLMESVILLE, OHIO
Employer International Automotive Components Report ID 2016109650
Address 8281 County road 245 City, State ZIP HOLMESVILLE, OHIO 44633
Event Date October 12, 2016 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Parts and materials, unspecified
Secondary Source Grinders, abraders
Industry (NAICS) 441310 Inspection # 1185530
GPS Coordinates 40.63000, -81.92000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pressing a small steel bracket against a rotating sanding wheel with his hands and fingers to smooth the edge. The bracket flew out of his hand and amputated the right index fingertip.

Incident Summary

On October 12, 2016, a worker at International Automotive Components in HOLMESVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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