Laser Craft, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Laser Craft, Inc. | Report ID | 2021064933 |
| Address | 38900 Taylor Parkway | City, State ZIP | NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO 44039 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423490 | Inspection # | 1539461 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.37000, -82.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 16, 2021, an employee was attempting to adjust a jammed chain on a machine when their left hand became stuck between the chain and a sprocket, resulting in amputation of the index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2021, a worker at Laser Craft, Inc. in NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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