Refractory Resources International LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — EAST PALESTINE, OHIO
| Employer | Refractory Resources International LLC | Report ID | 2023109497 |
| Address | 870 West Main Street | City, State ZIP | EAST PALESTINE, OHIO 44413 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Industry (NAICS) | 212325 | Inspection # | 1708348 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.83000, -80.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a mold during setup on the vibrating table. The mold fell and caught the employee's hand against the machine's worktable. The middle finger was amputated and two other fingers were severely lacerated.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2023, a worker at Refractory Resources International LLC in EAST PALESTINE, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with dies, molds, patterns identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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