Right Tool & Die, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TOLEDO, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Right Tool & Die, Inc. in 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.

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