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M & M Electrical Contractors

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TALLMADGE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at M & M Electrical Contractors in TALLMADGE, OHIO
Employer M & M Electrical Contractors Report ID 20161110512
Address 363 Tacoma Ave City, State ZIP TALLMADGE, OHIO 44278
Event Date November 8, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
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 Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.09000, -81.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating wire pulling equipment when the glove on his left hand was caught in a rope, which pulled his arms and body into the equipment. His left thumb was amputated and he required surgery for right wrist and arm injuries.

Incident Summary

On November 8, 2016, a worker at M & M Electrical Contractors in TALLMADGE, 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 material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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