JEFFERSON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO
| Employer | JEFFERSON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION | Report ID | 20191112107 |
| Address | 6670 STATE ROUTE 29 NE | City, State ZIP | WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO 43162 |
| Event Date | November 21, 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 | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1447348 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94000, -83.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making an adjustment to the welding arm of a stationary spot welding machine when her right index finger was smashed on the up-stroke, causing a partial amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2019, a worker at JEFFERSON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION in WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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