Duraline Corp.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ELYRIA, OHIO
| Employer | Duraline Corp. | Report ID | 20181111980 |
| Address | 860 Garden St. | City, State ZIP | ELYRIA, OHIO 44035 |
| Event Date | November 21, 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 | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.35000, -82.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a tape-making loom. A knot formed in the line; as it tightened, it caught and amputated the tip of the employee's little finger.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2018, a worker at Duraline Corp. in ELYRIA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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