Weissman Theatrical Supplies
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Weissman Theatrical Supplies | Report ID | 2016021450 |
| Address | 6750 Manchester Ave. | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63139 |
| Event Date | February 16, 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 | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423410 | Inspection # | 1127330 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.61000, -90.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an Ace strap cutting machine and the blade of the machine severed her left hand pointer finger at the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2016, a worker at Weissman Theatrical Supplies 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 special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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