Roechling Glastic Composites
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | Roechling Glastic Composites | Report ID | 2019088097 |
| Address | 4321 Glenridge Rd. | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44121 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2019 | 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, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1423226 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.54000, -81.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a fiberglass mat cutter, an employee's finger was caught in a pneumatic clamping mechanism. The employee sustained an amputation to the left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2019, a worker at Roechling Glastic Composites in CLEVELAND, 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, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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