Tarkett USA, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Tarkett USA, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211424 |
| Address | 16077 Industrial Parkway | City, State ZIP | MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO 44062 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1718095 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -81.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working as a color weighman operator. The employee located the weigh station hopper and removed the vent sock and clamps to access the inside of the hopper through the vent hole. After using a pole to clear the bottom of the hopper, the employee reached through the vent hole to access the top of the hopper. The employee's right hand came in contact with the rotary air lock, causing partial amputations to two fingers.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2023, a worker at Tarkett USA, Inc. in MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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