Ace Iron & Metal
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Ace Iron & Metal | Report ID | 2020098683 |
| Address | 2515 Groveport Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1493713 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding metal into a shear. The shear activated and closed on the employee's left thumb, amputating it.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2020, a worker at Ace Iron & Metal in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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