Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PORTSMOUTH, OHIO
| Employer | Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc. | Report ID | 2022098528 |
| Address | 838 Campbell Ave. | City, State ZIP | PORTSMOUTH, OHIO 45662 |
| Event Date | September 27, 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 | Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321918 | Inspection # | 1626768 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.73000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left middle finger was caught in a belt and pulley on top of a molder. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2022, a worker at Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc. in PORTSMOUTH, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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