LEWCO, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | LEWCO, Inc. | Report ID | 2017010709 |
| Address | 706 Lane Street | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333922 | Inspection # | 1206539 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -82.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was demonstrating the metal bender to another employee when their glove was caught between two rollers resulting in the partial amputation of the left index finger.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2017, a worker at LEWCO, Inc. in SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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