Autoneum North America, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OREGON, OHIO
| Employer | Autoneum North America, Inc. | Report ID | 20161211900 |
| Address | 645 North Lallendorf Road | City, State ZIP | OREGON, OHIO 43616 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | 1200864 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -83.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right arm was amputated while he was operating an edge grinder machine.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2016, a worker at Autoneum North America, Inc. in OREGON, OHIO suffered amputations to the arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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