Accutech Films, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — COLDWATER, OHIO
| Employer | Accutech Films, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110745 |
| Address | 620 Hardin Street | City, State ZIP | COLDWATER, OHIO 45828 |
| Event Date | November 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.48000, -84.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting with threading a film winder when the winder activated. The employee's right hand was pulled into a nip point resulting in degloving of the little finger and crush injuries to the index and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2023, a worker at Accutech Films, Inc. in COLDWATER, OHIO suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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