Johnson Bros. West Salem Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WEST SALEM, OHIO
| Employer | Johnson Bros. West Salem Inc. | Report ID | 20171110872 |
| Address | 42 West Buckeye Street | City, State ZIP | WEST SALEM, OHIO 44287 |
| Event Date | November 11, 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 | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325212 | Inspection # | 1277904 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.97000, -82.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was running a mill when his left index finger was caught on the strip-off knife, amputating his left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2017, a worker at Johnson Bros. West Salem Inc. in WEST SALEM, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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