Accutech Films, Inc.
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — COLDWATER, OHIO
| Employer | Accutech Films, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088042 |
| Address | 620 HARDIN ST. | City, State ZIP | COLDWATER, OHIO 45828 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | 1337352 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.48000, -84.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 7, 2018, an employee was releasing air from a winder shaft when another employee pushed the core onto the shaft while the employee's finger was still on the air release valve. The employee's left index fingertip was caught between the shaft and the core, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2018, a worker at Accutech Films, Inc. in COLDWATER, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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