AIR-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EDGERTON, OHIO
| Employer | AIR-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Report ID | 2021098391 |
| Address | 303 WEST RIVER STREET | City, State ZIP | EDGERTON, OHIO 43517 |
| Event Date | September 29, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332912 | Inspection # | 1556304 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -84.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 29, 2021, an employee was using a machine that cut holes in plastic caps. The machine's blade amputated the tip of his finger.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2021, a worker at AIR-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY in EDGERTON, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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