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Tusco Hardwoods

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

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Tusco Hardwoods in SUGARCREEK, OHIO
Employer Tusco Hardwoods Report ID 2019099750
Address 10887 Gerber Valley Road City, State ZIP SUGARCREEK, OHIO 44681
Event Date September 18, 2019 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 321113 Inspection # 1433483
GPS Coordinates 40.53000, -81.66000

Incident Narrative

An employee's right hand was caught between a guard and a band mill. The employee's middle finger was amputated to the first knuckle.

Incident Summary

On September 18, 2019, a worker at Tusco Hardwoods in SUGARCREEK, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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