Nibco, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
| Employer | Nibco, Inc. | Report ID | 2016021289 |
| Address | 723 S. FREDONIA | City, State ZIP | NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS 75961 |
| Event Date | February 11, 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 | Lathes, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332911 | Inspection # | 1125786 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.59000, -94.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the jaws on a CNC lathe when the jaw hydraulic clamps were actuated by the foot control. His right index fingertip was amputated above the first joint between the jaws and the new part.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2016, a worker at Nibco, Inc. in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS 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 lathes, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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