Joshua Label
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — PERRYSBURG, OHIO
| Employer | Joshua Label | Report ID | 2022042990 |
| Address | 12900-B Eckel Junction Rd | City, State ZIP | PERRYSBURG, OHIO 43551 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Presses-printing |
| Secondary Source | Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 323111 | Inspection # | 1591331 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.53000, -83.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a flexographic press, an employee went to wipe the roller with a paper towel to remove fuzz and became caught in the roller. The employee sustained a partial amputation of the right index finger.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2022, a worker at Joshua Label in PERRYSBURG, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with presses-printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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