LOREN COOK
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | LOREN COOK | Report ID | 2016043497 |
| Address | 2702 N BARNES | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65803 |
| Event Date | April 27, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333412 | Inspection # | 1145366 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.24000, -93.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While braking parts on a press brake, an employee's right index finger was caught between a part and the upper die. The fingertip was amputated at the nail.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2016, a worker at LOREN COOK in SPRINGFIELD, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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