Joseph T. Ryerson and Son, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — 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.
Context
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