Smithers Oasis
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — KENT, OHIO
| Employer | Smithers Oasis | Report ID | 2019010505 |
| Address | 777 Stow Street | City, State ZIP | KENT, OHIO 44240 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424610 | Inspection # | 1375959 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.15000, -81.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 15, 2019, an employee was trying to unjam a machine when his finger was caught between a belt and pulley assembly, amputating his right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2019, a worker at Smithers Oasis in KENT, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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