Arch Polymers
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — MARYSVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Arch Polymers | Report ID | 20211210314 |
| Address | 13311 Industrial Parkway | City, State ZIP | MARYSVILLE, OHIO 43040 |
| Event Date | December 1, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325991 | Inspection # | 1568165 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.19000, -83.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A pelletizer machine had malfunctioned and been turned off. An employee was checking for a clog when the machine started up; its blade amputated the employee's right little fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2021, a worker at Arch Polymers in MARYSVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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