Encore Industries
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CAMBRIDGE, OHIO
| Employer | Encore Industries | Report ID | 2020010793 |
| Address | 725 Water Street | City, State ZIP | CAMBRIDGE, OHIO 43725 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Plastic injection molding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325510 | Inspection # | 1460224 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -81.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 24, 2020, an employee was removing a plastic ball from the feed throat of an injection molding machine. The employee's right middle finger was caught between the screw and the barrel, and the tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2020, a worker at Encore Industries in CAMBRIDGE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with plastic injection molding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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