VALCO, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — COLDWATER, OHIO
| Employer | VALCO, INC. | Report ID | 2023032218 |
| Address | 417 N. 4th St. | City, State ZIP | COLDWATER, OHIO 45828 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333111 | Inspection # | 1656272 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.47000, -84.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was training new operators on a mechanical punch press. As the employee reached for a bolt inside the die, the press cycled and both their hands were caught/crushed in the press.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2023, a worker at VALCO, INC. in COLDWATER, OHIO suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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