Right Tool & Die, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TOLEDO, OHIO
| Employer | Right Tool & Die, Inc. | Report ID | 2017076532 |
| Address | 4922 STICKNEY | City, State ZIP | TOLEDO, OHIO 43612 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333514 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.70000, -83.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a drill press when the rotating bit caught his glove. The press then amputated his left thumb tip (no bone loss). The press was not guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2017, a worker at Right Tool & Die, Inc. in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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