Basic Aluminum Casting Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | Basic Aluminum Casting Co. | Report ID | 2017043236 |
| Address | 1325 East 168th St. | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44110 |
| Event Date | April 10, 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 | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | 1225750 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.56000, -81.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While removing aluminum flash from the die of a hydraulic trim press, an employee amputated his middle finger when the press malfunctioned.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2017, a worker at Basic Aluminum Casting Co. in CLEVELAND, 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 presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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