Miami Valley Polishing L.L.C.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PIQUA, OHIO
| Employer | Miami Valley Polishing L.L.C. | Report ID | 20201010200 |
| Address | 170 FOX DRIVE | City, State ZIP | PIQUA, OHIO 45356 |
| Event Date | October 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 | Lathes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332813 | Inspection # | 1500524 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.12000, -84.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a grinding lathe with a sanding belt. The employee's right hand came into contact with the belt, causing the amputation of the nail and skin from the tip of the index finger.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2020, a worker at Miami Valley Polishing L.L.C. in PIQUA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lathes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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