Parlex USA LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — VANDALIA, OHIO
| Employer | Parlex USA LLC | Report ID | 2017099265 |
| Address | 801 Scholz Drive | City, State ZIP | VANDALIA, OHIO 45377 |
| Event Date | September 27, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334515 | Inspection # | 1268146 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.88000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a punch press to punch cable when it amputated the employee's right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2017, a worker at Parlex USA LLC in VANDALIA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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