Sign America Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — RICHMOND, OHIO
| Employer | Sign America Inc. | Report ID | 2021021051 |
| Address | 3887 State Route 43 | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, OHIO 43944 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339950 | Inspection # | 1519953 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.43000, -80.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 8, 2021, an employee was operating a shear and amputated a fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2021, a worker at Sign America Inc. in RICHMOND, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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