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Beacon Roofing Supply

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OMAHA, NEBRASKA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Beacon Roofing Supply in OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Employer Beacon Roofing Supply Report ID 2016054764
Address 10000 J St. City, State ZIP OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68134
Event Date May 19, 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 Conveyors-powered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 423330 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.21000, -96.06000

Incident Narrative

An employee attempted to catch a bundle of shingles that was about to fall off the truck's conveyor. When he did this, he lost his balance placing his hand in a pinch point and amputating a portion of his right thumb.

Incident Summary

On May 19, 2016, a worker at Beacon Roofing Supply in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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