LENNOX INDUSTRIES
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — STUTTGART, ARKANSAS
| Employer | LENNOX INDUSTRIES | Report ID | 2015085656 |
| Address | 512 WEST LENNOX RD. | City, State ZIP | STUTTGART, ARKANSAS 72160 |
| Event Date | August 11, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.48000, -91.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While adjusting the die on press brake #2524, an employee placed his fingers over the die. The back-gauge/positioner moved and caught the employee's finger between the die and the back-gauge/positioner.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2015, a worker at LENNOX INDUSTRIES in STUTTGART, ARKANSAS 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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