Schneider Electric
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OXFORD, OHIO
| Employer | Schneider Electric | Report ID | 20191011314 |
| Address | 5735 College Corner Pike | City, State ZIP | OXFORD, OHIO 45056 |
| Event Date | October 29, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335121 | Inspection # | 1437796 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.52000, -84.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press brake. To get the angle correct on a piece of sheet metal, a second piece had been added. When the machine was activated, the employee's right index finger was caught between the two pieces amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2019, a worker at Schneider Electric in OXFORD, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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