Michelin North America, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — DOTHAN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Michelin North America, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054321 |
| Address | 3792 MANCE NEWTON ROAD | City, State ZIP | DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36304 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | 1234238 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.29000, -85.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to dislodge an obstruction in the powdered lubricant applicator unit of tire bead fabrication equipment when his right ring fingertip was amputated by a chain and sprocket.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2017, a worker at Michelin North America, Inc. in DOTHAN, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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