VOSS INDUSTRIES, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | VOSS INDUSTRIES, LLC | Report ID | 2020054504 |
| Address | 2168 W. 25TH STREET | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44113 |
| Event Date | May 14, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332510 | Inspection # | 1475556 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.48000, -81.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating air-powered manufacturing equipment when the employee's left middle finger was caught in the machine, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2020, a worker at VOSS INDUSTRIES, LLC in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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