HYCOMP LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | HYCOMP LLC | Report ID | 2017099105 |
| Address | 17960 ENGLEWOOD DR. SUITE A | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44130 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1267629 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.38000, -81.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a grinding machine when the employee's hand contacted the grinding wheel, amputating four fingers to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2017, a worker at HYCOMP LLC in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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