Casting Solutions
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ZANESVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Casting Solutions | Report ID | 20171010014 |
| Address | 2345 Licking Road | City, State ZIP | ZANESVILLE, OHIO 43701 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | 1272505 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -82.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 18, 2017, an employee was trying to take a sand sample from the molding line when his arm was caught in the conveyor, amputating it to the elbow.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2017, a worker at Casting Solutions in ZANESVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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