WESTAFF
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | WESTAFF | Report ID | 2015086216 |
| Address | 9301 Olive Blvd | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63132 |
| Event Date | August 27, 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) | 561320 | Inspection # | 1093520 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.67000, -90.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press to bend a piece of metal. His finger was pinched on the deck of the press resulting in the amputation of the left ring finger just above the finger nail. It was reattached by a surgeon.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2015, a worker at WESTAFF in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 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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