Sauder Woodworking Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — ARCHBOLD, OHIO
| Employer | Sauder Woodworking Co. | Report ID | 2018099607 |
| Address | 502 MIDDLE ST. | City, State ZIP | ARCHBOLD, OHIO 43502 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337125 | Inspection # | 1347592 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.51000, -84.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was attempting to clear out a rotary valve on a dust collection system when the valve struck his left index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2018, a worker at Sauder Woodworking Co. in ARCHBOLD, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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