EAST PALESTINE, OHIO·2023-10-14

Refractory Resources International LLC

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Refractory Resources International LLC, 870 West Main Street, EAST PALESTINE, OHIO 44413 on 2023-10-14, Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..

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Final narrative

An employee was adjusting a mold during setup on the vibrating table. The mold fell and caught the employee's hand against the machine's worktable. The middle finger was amputated and two other fingers were severely lacerated.

Amputation Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. Dies, molds, patterns

Mining operation

This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212325). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →

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