VINYL PROFILES INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — NORTH JACKSON, OHIO
| Employer | VINYL PROFILES INC. | Report ID | 2022098052 |
| Address | 11675 MAHONING AVE | City, State ZIP | NORTH JACKSON, OHIO 44451 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1623486 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -80.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was retrieving a part from an in-line automatic chop saw. The saw activated and amputated the employee's left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2022, a worker at VINYL PROFILES INC. in NORTH JACKSON, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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