Sumitomo Riko Company Ltd
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — BLUFFTON, OHIO
| Employer | Sumitomo Riko Company Ltd | Report ID | 2025076873 |
| Address | 320 SNIDER RD. | City, State ZIP | BLUFFTON, OHIO 45817 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Drills, braces, drivers |
| Secondary Source | Fasteners n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.90000, -83.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 16, 2025, at around 2:20 PM, an employee was drilling a hole in a metal bracket. One end of the bracket was secured in a vise. When drilling, the bracket twisted and wrapped around the employee's left index finger. The employee's fingertip was amputated near the top joint.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2025, a worker at Sumitomo Riko Company Ltd in BLUFFTON, OHIO suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with drills, braces, drivers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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