The Electrodyne Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — BATAVIA, OHIO
| Employer | The Electrodyne Company | Report ID | 2018021811 |
| Address | 4188 Taylor Road | City, State ZIP | BATAVIA, OHIO 45103 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Rolling mills, rolling, calendering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327110 | Inspection # | 1298319 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.07000, -84.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding material into a 14-inch mill (also called calendar) with both hands when the employee's left hand was pulled into the mill, pinching off the fingertips. The employee also suffered a broken wrist and forearm, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2018, a worker at The Electrodyne Company in BATAVIA, OHIO suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with rolling mills, rolling, calendering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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