Lorain Tool Enterprises
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LORAIN, OHIO
| Employer | Lorain Tool Enterprises | Report ID | 20171212009 |
| Address | 1676 E. 28th Street | City, State ZIP | LORAIN, OHIO 44055 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Honing, polishing, lapping machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1284057 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.44000, -82.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 18, 2017, an employee was polishing a part when the employee's right index finger was caught in the polisher machine, amputating it to the second knuckle.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2017, a worker at Lorain Tool Enterprises in LORAIN, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with honing, polishing, lapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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