Vertix Recycling
Struck by running powered equipment unspecified — Amputations involving bone loss — NEW ALBANY, OHIO
| Employer | Vertix Recycling | Report ID | 2025021265 |
| Address | 13425 Worthington Road | City, State ZIP | NEW ALBANY, OHIO 43054 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Conveyors screw, auger |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326112 | Inspection # | 1803665 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.07000, -82.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 9, 2025, an employee's hand was caught in an auger conveyor, resulting in the amputation of four fingers.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2025, a worker at Vertix Recycling in NEW ALBANY, OHIO suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment unspecified, with conveyors screw, auger identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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