Ripley Metalworks, Ltd.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — RIPLEY, OHIO
| Employer | Ripley Metalworks, Ltd. | Report ID | 2018010594 |
| Address | 111 Waterworks Rd. | City, State ZIP | RIPLEY, OHIO 45167 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2018 | 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1291354 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.73000, -83.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was drilling holes in angles and brushed shavings off the drill bit with his hand at which time his glove was caught in the running drill resulting in amputation of the thumb.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2018, a worker at Ripley Metalworks, Ltd. in RIPLEY, 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 drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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