INSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PAULDING, OHIO
| Employer | INSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Report ID | 2017089357 |
| Address | 12124 CO. RD. 111 | City, State ZIP | PAULDING, OHIO 45879 |
| Event Date | August 25, 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 | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335999 | Inspection # | 1271154 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.18000, -84.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 25, 2017, an employee was tasked with using a crimping machine to attach terminals to the ends of wires. The employee was able to fit their finger into the area where the terminal is crimped onto the wire end. The employee was attempting to push the wire into the holder to be crimped when the foot pedal was engaged activating the machine and amputating the employee's left index fingertip. The machine was not guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2017, a worker at INSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in PAULDING, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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