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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2017032445 · 3/16/2017 · Solon Specialty Wire

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Drives-chain, leather, fabric, vee belt
Secondary source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Solon Specialty Wire
Location
30000 Solon Road, SOLON, OHIO, 44139
NAICS
331222
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was setting up the wire draw machine. The employee was stringing up the machine and using a pulling chain to thread wire through the dies. The employee ran the machine in full run mode and pulled the chain wire off. The employee opened the soap access door to look inside and was struck in the mouth and hand by the chain. The employee was hospitalized for a left middle finger laceration and a busted upper lip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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