Libbey Glass Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TOLEDO, OHIO
| Employer | Libbey Glass Inc. | Report ID | 2018021986 |
| Address | 940 Ash Street | City, State ZIP | TOLEDO, OHIO 43611 |
| Event Date | February 27, 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 | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327212 | Inspection # | 1299583 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -83.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 27, 2018, an employee was using a bench grinder when the employee's right hand was pulled into the grinding wheel, amputating the middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2018, a worker at Libbey Glass Inc. in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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