Precision Husky Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MOODY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Precision Husky Corporation | Report ID | 2015129179 |
| Address | 850 Markeeta Sput Road | City, State ZIP | MOODY, ALABAMA 35004 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | 1110591 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.57000, -86.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending a piece of metal on a brake press when the metal came up and pinched his finger against the die. His left index fingertip was amputated right below the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2015, a worker at Precision Husky Corporation in MOODY, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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