Baron HR
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Baron HR | Report ID | 2016075952 |
| Address | 15600 Trinity Blvd. Ste. 100 | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76155 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.81000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a conveyor belt when it caught his hand, amputating the right ring and middle fingertips. The conveyor was in operation at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2016, a worker at Baron HR in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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