The Shelby Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WESTLAKE, OHIO
| Employer | The Shelby Company | Report ID | 2020021907 |
| Address | 865 Canterbury Rd. | City, State ZIP | WESTLAKE, OHIO 44145 |
| Event Date | February 27, 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 | Paper production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322212 | Inspection # | 1467190 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.47000, -81.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sustained a fingertip amputation while operating a die cutting machine.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2020, a worker at The Shelby Company in WESTLAKE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with paper production machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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