OHIO GRATINGS INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CANTON, OHIO
| Employer | OHIO GRATINGS INC. | Report ID | 2018032430 |
| Address | 5299 SOUTHWAY ST. SW. | City, State ZIP | CANTON, OHIO 44706 |
| Event Date | March 12, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332323 | Inspection # | 1302425 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.78000, -81.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding stock into a punch press when he lost his footing and his hand entered the press as it cycled, amputating four fingers.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2018, a worker at OHIO GRATINGS INC. in CANTON, 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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