Rich Products Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — HILLIARD, OHIO
| Employer | Rich Products Corporation | Report ID | 2023076602 |
| Address | 4600 Northwest Parkway | City, State ZIP | HILLIARD, OHIO 43026 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311813 | Inspection # | 1687547 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -83.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing product from the fondant wheel pump when their right middle finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2023, a worker at Rich Products Corporation in HILLIARD, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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