National Cart Co., Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
| Employer | National Cart Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2015063413 |
| Address | 3125 Boschertown Road | City, State ZIP | SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI 63301 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1069767 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.82000, -90.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 6/4/2015, at approximately 12:30 a.m., an employee was operating a sheet metal break press and attempting to bend a sheet metal part. He was performing a two-hand operation, holding one piece of metal with both hands. His right hand was on top of the metal, and his pinky fingertip was crushed by the ram as it lowered. There was no guard in place at the time. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2015, a worker at National Cart Co., Inc. in SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI suffered crushing injuries to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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