Continental Contitech
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HANNIBAL, MISSOURI
| Employer | Continental Contitech | Report ID | 2016065864 |
| Address | 4142 Industrial Dr. | City, State ZIP | HANNIBAL, MISSOURI 63401 |
| Event Date | June 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 | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.68000, -91.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a hose for testing in a tensioner when the clamping mechanism activated while his index finger was between the clamp and hose. When he pulled away, his fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2016, a worker at Continental Contitech in HANNIBAL, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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