ALLEN COUNTY RECYCLERS INC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — LIMA, OHIO
| Employer | ALLEN COUNTY RECYCLERS INC | Report ID | 20171211638 |
| Address | 700 E. Wayne St. | City, State ZIP | LIMA, OHIO 45804 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Table saws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1282777 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -84.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 7, 2017, an employee was using a table saw to cut a wooden board when the board kicked back at him. He then suffered a left index finger amputation and broken middle finger.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2017, a worker at ALLEN COUNTY RECYCLERS INC in LIMA, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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