CME Wire & Cable
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LOCKBOURNE, OHIO
| Employer | CME Wire & Cable | Report ID | 2017054867 |
| Address | 2500 Creekside Parkway | City, State ZIP | LOCKBOURNE, OHIO 43137 |
| Event Date | May 18, 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 | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.85000, -82.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 18, 2017, an employee was guiding the electrical wire onto the wooden reel to ensure it went on evenly when the employee's right ring finger was crushed between the reel and the wire while it was turning resulting in amputation of the finger.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2017, a worker at CME Wire & Cable in LOCKBOURNE, 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 winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
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