PVI Industries, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | PVI Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129218 |
| Address | 3209 Galvez Ave | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76111 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333414 | Inspection # | 1113932 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -97.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left index finger was partially amputated while operating a punch press.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2015, a worker at PVI Industries, Inc. in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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