Superior Roll Forming Co., Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — VALLEY CITY, OHIO
| Employer | Superior Roll Forming Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2017021202 |
| Address | 5535 Wegman Drive | City, State ZIP | VALLEY CITY, OHIO 44280 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Chains, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332114 | Inspection # | 1211535 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.25000, -81.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to free a coil chain from a coil when his left middle finger was caught between the chain and the coil, amputating his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2017, a worker at Superior Roll Forming Co., Inc. in VALLEY CITY, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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