Amazon CMH4
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO
| Employer | Amazon CMH4 | Report ID | 2020076568 |
| Address | 1550 West Main Street | City, State ZIP | WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO 43162 |
| Event Date | July 13, 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 | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1484775 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94000, -83.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a trailer when the tip of their right middle finger got caught in an extendable conveyor belt and was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2020, a worker at Amazon CMH4 in WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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