Frozen Specialties, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ARCHBOLD, OHIO
| Employer | Frozen Specialties, Inc. | Report ID | 2017032829 |
| Address | 720 Barre Rd. | City, State ZIP | ARCHBOLD, OHIO 43502 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| 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 | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | 1222383 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.51000, -84.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a right ring finger distal amputation while operating a sheeter machine. The machine was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2017, a worker at Frozen Specialties, Inc. in ARCHBOLD, 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 food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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