Rug Doctor, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — FENTON, MISSOURI
| Employer | Rug Doctor, LLC | Report ID | 2015074942 |
| Address | 415-C Axminister Dr. | City, State ZIP | FENTON, MISSOURI 63026 |
| Event Date | July 22, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Motors other than vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532299 | Inspection # | 1080909 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.53000, -90.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
In the research and development lab, an employee was testing a vacuum motor prototype. After installing the motor, he turned the power on to test it. The unsecured motor jumped out of its housing. When the employee grabbed the motor, his right index finger was amputated by the blades.
Incident Summary
On July 22, 2015, a worker at Rug Doctor, LLC in FENTON, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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