ACME FOUNDRY INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS
| Employer | ACME FOUNDRY INC. | Report ID | 2015075319 |
| Address | 1502 SPRUCE ST. | City, State ZIP | COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS 67337 |
| Event Date | July 31, 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 | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | 1082934 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.02000, -95.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While grinding a gray iron cast, the casting got caught and pulled an employee's finger into the grinder. He sustained a partial amputation of the left-hand little finger.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2015, a worker at ACME FOUNDRY INC. in COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS 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 grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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