Joseph T. Ryerson and Son, Inc

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HILLIARD, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Joseph T. Ryerson and Son, Inc in HILLIARD, OHIO
Employer Joseph T. Ryerson and Son, Inc Report ID 2021098005
Address 3649 PARKWAY LN. City, State ZIP HILLIARD, OHIO 43026
Event Date September 17, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Drills-stationary
Secondary Source Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Industry (NAICS) 332999 Inspection # 1554289
GPS Coordinates 40.02000, -83.12000

Incident Narrative

While operating a drill press, an employee's gloved left hand was pulled into the drill bit. The employee's index, middle, and ring fingers were partially amputated.

Incident Summary

On September 17, 2021, a worker at Joseph T. Ryerson and Son, Inc in HILLIARD, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

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