Repco Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — SALINA, KANSAS
| Employer | Repco Inc. | Report ID | 2016109479 |
| Address | 1835 E North St | City, State ZIP | SALINA, KANSAS 67401 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311423 | Inspection # | 1183717 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.84000, -97.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking for any obstructions in the dryer when the employee's right hand became caught in the anti-clumping tumbler wheel, amputating a fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2016, a worker at Repco Inc. in SALINA, KANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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