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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017010426 · 1/13/2017 · Honda Transmission Manufacturing of America INC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Honda Transmission Manufacturing of America INC
Location
6964 State Route 235N, RUSSELLS POINT, OHIO, 43348
NAICS
336350
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On January 13, 2017, an employee's left ring fingertip was amputated while clearing a jam from the mesh machine with a hook-like tool. Upon removing the plug, stored air pressure released causing the cylinder to come down on a fixed part and created a pinch point.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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