LEGACY MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BROOKFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | LEGACY MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | Report ID | 2018021075 |
| Address | 6882 Parkway Drive | City, State ZIP | BROOKFIELD, OHIO 44403 |
| Event Date | February 1, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Honing, polishing, lapping machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561990 | Inspection # | 1270230 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.22000, -80.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was honing a pipe, saw oil spilling out of the machine and used a finger to stop the oil resulting in amputation of the left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2018, a worker at LEGACY MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. in BROOKFIELD, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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