KMIN USA, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — VALLEY, ALABAMA
| Employer | KMIN USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2016099270 |
| Address | KMIN USA, Inc., 1055 Towel Ave | City, State ZIP | VALLEY, ALABAMA 36854 |
| Event Date | September 30, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1181153 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.80000, -85.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading/unloading a punch press machine when she suffered a left thumb amputation. The safety guard was in place at the time.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2016, a worker at KMIN USA, Inc. in VALLEY, ALABAMA 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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