MILLWOOD, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | MILLWOOD, INC. | Report ID | 2020109819 |
| Address | 1890 E. WILLIAMS RD. | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | October 15, 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 maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Stacking machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1499393 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.89000, -82.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to clear a jam in the stacker/sorter. The machine activated, causing the stack of pallets to rise and amputate the employee's right thumb. The machine was not locked out at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2020, a worker at MILLWOOD, INC. 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 maintenance, cleaning, with stacking machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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