Val Group
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — FINDLAY, OHIO
| Employer | Val Group | Report ID | 20231211437 |
| Address | 3441 North Main Street | City, State ZIP | FINDLAY, OHIO 45840 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 | Inspection # | 1717993 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.08000, -83.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 16, 2023, an employee was unloading a core from the rewind machine when their left little fingertip was amputated by the machine's roll clamp.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2023, a worker at Val Group in FINDLAY, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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