Remram Recovery LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — TUPPERS PLAINS, OHIO
| Employer | Remram Recovery LLC | Report ID | 2018021586 |
| Address | 49705 East Park Drive | City, State ZIP | TUPPERS PLAINS, OHIO 45783 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.16000, -81.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 2x4 to unclog the granulator. The employee's left hand was caught between the 2x4 and the metal feed chute of the granulator when the material began to flow. The employee's hand was broken and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2018, a worker at Remram Recovery LLC in TUPPERS PLAINS, OHIO suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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