Topre America Corporation
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations involving bone loss — SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Topre America Corporation | Report ID | 20241211439 |
| Address | 1100 Reaper Avenue | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45503 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336370 | Inspection # | 1797585 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.93000, -83.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a stationary projection welder when a nut misfed onto the part. The employee went to move the misfed nut. The ram on the welder actuated and the employee's left index finger was pinched between the ram and the electrode. The finger was amputated to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2024, a worker at Topre America Corporation in SPRINGFIELD, OHIO suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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