Berkshire Hathaway dba Precision Cast Parts
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Cuts, lacerations — TORONTO, OHIO
| Employer | Berkshire Hathaway dba Precision Cast Parts | Report ID | 2017054320 |
| Address | 100 Titanium Way | City, State ZIP | TORONTO, OHIO 43964 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332112 | Inspection # | 1233160 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -80.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting lab samples with a utility band saw when his glove was caught on a blade and his hand was pulled into the blade, cutting his left palm from the little finger to almost under the index finger.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2017, a worker at Berkshire Hathaway dba Precision Cast Parts in TORONTO, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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