Olin Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MC INTOSH, ALABAMA
| Employer | Olin Corporation | Report ID | 2023109776 |
| Address | 1638 Industrial Road | City, State ZIP | MC INTOSH, ALABAMA 36553 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325181 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.20000, -88.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to use a drill press on a 3-inch pipe. As they were adjusting the pipe, the machine actuated, amputating the employee's left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2023, a worker at Olin Corporation in MC INTOSH, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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