Pro Fit HVAC LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEW KNOXVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Pro Fit HVAC LLC | Report ID | 2023054311 |
| Address | 8246 Lutterbeck Airport Rd. | City, State ZIP | NEW KNOXVILLE, OHIO 45871 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1671291 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.49000, -84.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making adjustments on the line when the bend press machine activated, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2023, a worker at Pro Fit HVAC LLC in NEW KNOXVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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