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Cantex Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — AURORA, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Cantex Inc. in AURORA, OHIO
Employer Cantex Inc. Report ID 2021109029
Address 11444 Chamberlain Road, Site #1 City, State ZIP AURORA, OHIO 44202
Event Date October 20, 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) 326122 Inspection # 1560065
GPS Coordinates 41.30000, -81.28000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to unjam a machine when the hold down clamp activated and crushed his right ring finger, resulting in amputation below the fingernail. The machine was not locked out or tagged out at the time.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2021, a worker at Cantex Inc. in AURORA, 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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