Thermo Fisher Scientific
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MARIETTA, OHIO
| Employer | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Report ID | 2022032606 |
| Address | 401 MILL CREEK ROAD | City, State ZIP | MARIETTA, OHIO 45750 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | 1587025 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.44000, -81.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 23, 2022, an employee was operating a brake press. The employee's finger was caught between the rear gauge and the bottom die, and the fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2022, a worker at Thermo Fisher Scientific in MARIETTA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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