Belshe Trailers
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TECUMSEH, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Belshe Trailers | Report ID | 2015053058 |
| Address | 40852 Bob Crouch Drive | City, State ZIP | TECUMSEH, OKLAHOMA 74873 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336212 | Inspection # | 1066076 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.25000, -96.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a foot-actuated punch press when a piece of metal got stuck. While attempting to remove the metal, the hole punch actuated and amputated the employee's left index fingertip and thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2015, a worker at Belshe Trailers in TECUMSEH, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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