Round Bottom Recycling LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILFORD, OHIO
| Employer | Round Bottom Recycling LLC | Report ID | 2020109688 |
| Address | 5100 River Valley Rd. | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, OHIO 45150 |
| Event Date | October 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 # | 1498691 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.14000, -84.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting copper on a shear machine and amputated their left thumb.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2020, a worker at Round Bottom Recycling LLC in MILFORD, 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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