Technifab, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — AVON, OHIO
| Employer | Technifab, Inc. | Report ID | 2022087023 |
| Address | 38600 Chester Rd. | City, State ZIP | AVON, OHIO 44011 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 | Inspection # | 1613863 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.46000, -82.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 9, 2022, an employee was operating a band saw, shaping foam pieces, when his fingers contacted the blade resulting in amputation of his left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2022, a worker at Technifab, Inc. in AVON, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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