J & J Precision Machine Ltd
Struck by discharged object or substance — Amputations — CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO
| Employer | J & J Precision Machine Ltd | Report ID | 20201111263 |
| Address | 1474 Main Street | City, State ZIP | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO 44221 |
| Event Date | November 18, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Pumps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1512481 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.12000, -81.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were removing a fitting from a hose which was attached to a hydraulic line for a pump, pressurized at 20,000 PSI. The hose came off and hit an employee, amputating his finger.
Incident Summary
On November 18, 2020, a worker at J & J Precision Machine Ltd in CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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