Hohmann & Barnard, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Hohmann & Barnard, Inc. | Report ID | 2016010068 |
| Address | 1902 Woodlands Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA 35173 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2016 | 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 | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1117424 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.58000, -86.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press welder when two of his fingers got caught in the press. His right-hand index and middle fingers were amputated at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2016, a worker at Hohmann & Barnard, Inc. in TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA 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 welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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