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Columbus Foam Products, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Cuts, lacerations — WESTERVILLE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Columbus Foam Products, Inc. in WESTERVILLE, OHIO
Employer Columbus Foam Products, Inc. Report ID 2021010556
Address 700 Northfield Road City, State ZIP WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43082
Event Date January 21, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Banding, baling, strapping machinery
Industry (NAICS) 326140 Inspection # 1512041
GPS Coordinates 40.14000, -82.91000

Incident Narrative

On January 21, 2021, an employee was using a baler machine when his hand was caught in the machine and severely lacerated.

Incident Summary

On January 21, 2021, a worker at Columbus Foam Products, Inc. in WESTERVILLE, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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