Defiance Metal Products Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DEFIANCE, OHIO
| Employer | Defiance Metal Products Co. | Report ID | 2018099152 |
| Address | 06728 | City, State ZIP | DEFIANCE, OHIO 43512 |
| Event Date | September 5, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.28000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 5, 2018, an employee was operating a machine to form a part when his right index finger was pinched between a quick clamp and the part, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2018, a worker at Defiance Metal Products Co. in DEFIANCE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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