Energy Services International
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOUMA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Energy Services International | Report ID | 2015031428 |
| Address | 1644 Coteau Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUMA, LOUISIANA 70364 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333132 | Inspection # | 1050429 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.62000, -90.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a horizontal milling machine when the employee's finger got caught between the rotating chuck and the metal stationary platform. The machine was unguarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2015, a worker at Energy Services International in HOUMA, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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