Ace Iron & Metal Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Ace Iron & Metal Company | Report ID | 2021097841 |
| Address | 2515 Groveport Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | September 13, 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 |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1553206 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of copper. The cutting shear caught the employee's left glove and amputated the tip of the employee's thumb.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2021, a worker at Ace Iron & Metal Company in COLUMBUS, 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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