Lone Star Gasket & Supply INC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | Lone Star Gasket & Supply INC | Report ID | 2015075285 |
| Address | 1416 north grant | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79760 |
| Event Date | July 30, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339991 | Inspection # | 1082110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.85000, -102.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a punch press and attempted to remove the gasket from the point of operation. The employee's right index and middle fingers were amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2015, a worker at Lone Star Gasket & Supply INC in ODESSA, TEXAS 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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