GT Technologies
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — TOLEDO, OHIO
| Employer | GT Technologies | Report ID | 2023065674 |
| Address | 99 North Fearing Boulevard | City, State ZIP | TOLEDO, OHIO 43607 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | 1679989 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.64000, -83.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting their fingers on a brake press while a maintenance technician was adjusting the bowl feeder. The injured employee's left hand was caught in the point of operation and pierced.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2023, a worker at GT Technologies in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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