LALA Branded Products, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | LALA Branded Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2016021644 |
| Address | 7122 J St. | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68117 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311520 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -96.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling hose to connect to a pump when his hand slipped and his left middle finger struck the moving impeller of the pump. His finger went down the intake pipe and his left middle fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2016, a worker at LALA Branded Products, Inc. in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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