Wabtec Components, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
| Employer | Wabtec Components, LLC | Report ID | 2023076405 |
| Address | 387 Wetzel Drive | City, State ZIP | CHILLICOTHE, OHIO 45601 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332613 | Inspection # | 1685938 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.32000, -82.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a miter saw to cut 15-foot pieces of plastic. A piece kicked back into the saw and as the employee went to grab the plastic, they contacted the blade. The employee sustained lacerations to the left hand and thumb.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2023, a worker at Wabtec Components, LLC in CHILLICOTHE, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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