Fuyao Glass America

Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations involving bone loss — MORAINE, Ohio

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Fuyao Glass America in MORAINE, Ohio
Employer Fuyao Glass America
Address 2801 West Stroop Road
City, State ZIP MORAINE, Ohio 45439
Report ID 2025076467
Event Date July 5, 2025
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 Heating and cooking machinery, appliances n.e.c.
Secondary Source "Lock out/ tag out" communication systems
Industry (NAICS) 327211
Inspection # 1837032
GPS Coordinates 39.69685, -84.21630

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Incident Narrative

On July 5, 2025, an employee was working to lubricate the chain on an autoclave machine in the coating factory. Their left index finger was caught in the machine resulting in surgical amputation at the first joint. The machine was guarded at the time, but was not locked out/tagged out.

Incident Summary

On July 5, 2025, a worker at Fuyao Glass America in MORAINE, 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 heating and cooking machinery, appliances n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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Frequently Asked Questions

Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

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