Canton Drop Forge, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CANTON, OHIO
| Employer | Canton Drop Forge, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098227 |
| Address | 4575 SOUTHWAY ST. SW | City, State ZIP | CANTON, OHIO 44706 |
| Event Date | September 7, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 | Inspection # | 1697633 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.78000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee used the emergency stop to turn off the trim press. Hydraulic pressure released out of the cylinder, allowing the press to come down onto the employee's hand and amputate two fingers.
Incident Summary
On September 7, 2023, a worker at Canton Drop Forge, Inc. in CANTON, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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