Machine Dynamics and Engineering Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — MINERVA, OHIO
| Employer | Machine Dynamics and Engineering Corporation | Report ID | 20221210802 |
| Address | 9312 Arrow Road Northwest | City, State ZIP | MINERVA, OHIO 44657 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | 1640007 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -81.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's hand was resting on a pipe bender machine when it activated, causing the clamping die to pinch their right ring finger, resulting in amputation at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2022, a worker at Machine Dynamics and Engineering Corporation in MINERVA, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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