OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221398639

BOOMERANG RUBBER, INC.

BOTKINS, OH· 2021-07-09T00:00:00

Event: Amputated, Amputation, Belt, Belt Conveyor, Contact, Conveyor, Conveyor Belt, Debris, Finger, Fingertip, Pinch Point, Pinched
NAICS: 326299
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345414528
Employer profile: BOOMERANG RUBBER, INC.
Summary number: 221398639
Report ID: 0524700

Event description

Employee amputates finger while adjusting belt on energized

Investigation abstract

At 11:15 a.m. on July 9, 2021, Employee #1 was working on an energized conveyor belt with the guard removed. While attempting to remove built-up rubber debris between the belt and roller, the employee made contact with a pinch point, resulting in amputation of the right middle finger. Emergency services transported the employee to the hospital, where he was admitted for treatment.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 55 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
519

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