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Ramco Specialties, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HUDSON, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Ramco Specialties, Inc. in HUDSON, OHIO
Employer Ramco Specialties, Inc. Report ID 2019088596
Address 5445 HUDSON INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY City, State ZIP HUDSON, OHIO 44236
Event Date August 20, 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 Band saws
Secondary Source Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools
Industry (NAICS) 332722 Inspection # 1431172
GPS Coordinates 41.21000, -81.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a rag to wipe off oil on a part that was being cut by a horizontal band saw. The saw blade caught the rag and pulled the employee's hand into the saw, resulting in a partial amputation of his right fifth fingertip.

Incident Summary

On August 20, 2019, a worker at Ramco Specialties, Inc. in HUDSON, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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