Quadra-Tech, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Quadra-Tech, Inc. | Report ID | 2017087394 |
| Address | 864 E. Jenkins Avenue | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | August 3, 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333294 | Inspection # | 1254318 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.93000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was brushing debris from a hole that was being drilled on a drill press when the employee's glove was caught in the rotating drill bit, pulling in their left hand and amputating the pinky finger.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2017, a worker at Quadra-Tech, Inc. in COLUMBUS, 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 drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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