J.H. Routh Packing Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | J.H. Routh Packing Co. | Report ID | 2018032642 |
| Address | 4413 W. Bogart Rd. | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 |
| Event Date | March 17, 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 | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | 1302711 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39000, -82.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 17, 2018, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an employee was attempting to clear debris from an auger when it lacerated and fractured the employee's right hand, requiring hospitalization. The auger was running at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2018, a worker at J.H. Routh Packing Co. in SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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