ModWash LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — KENT, OHIO
| Employer | ModWash LLC | Report ID | 2021109413 |
| Address | 1788 East Main Street | City, State ZIP | KENT, OHIO 44240 |
| Event Date | October 27, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Car or vehicle washing machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811192 | Inspection # | 1567281 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.15000, -81.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to fix a jammed roller on a conveyor in the carwash when their right middle, ring, and little fingers were caught in a sprocket, resulting in amputation of the ring finger.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2021, a worker at ModWash LLC in KENT, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with car or vehicle washing machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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