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DRS SUSTAINMENT SYSTEM, INC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at DRS SUSTAINMENT SYSTEM, INC in WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI
Employer DRS SUSTAINMENT SYSTEM, INC Report ID 2016087569
Address 1 MCDANIEL STREET City, State ZIP WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI 65775
Event Date August 12, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Bending, crimping machines
Industry (NAICS) 336212 Inspection # 1170939
GPS Coordinates 36.73000, -91.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a smashed right index finger while operating a tube-bending machine, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On August 12, 2016, a worker at DRS SUSTAINMENT SYSTEM, INC in WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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