Perstorp Polyols, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — TOLEDO, OHIO
| Employer | Perstorp Polyols, Inc. | Report ID | 2023021736 |
| Address | 600 Matzinger Rd. | City, State ZIP | TOLEDO, OHIO 43612 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325199 | Inspection # | 1653532 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.70000, -83.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 23, 2023, an employee was cleaning an auger in preparation to run product through. As the employee was cleaning the auger, their right middle finger was caught by the screw and housing, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2023, a worker at Perstorp Polyols, Inc. in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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