Overhead Door Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DALTON, OHIO
| Employer | Overhead Door Corporation | Report ID | 2022065471 |
| Address | 14512 Lincoln Way E | City, State ZIP | DALTON, OHIO 44618 |
| Event Date | June 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 | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | 1605707 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.80000, -81.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting together two pieces of steel using a sheet metal joining machine. His right thumb slipped and was pinched as he lowered the die set. The thumb tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2022, a worker at Overhead Door Corporation in DALTON, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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