Steelcase Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ATHENS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Steelcase Inc. | Report ID | 2016109714 |
| Address | 214 S Jefferson St SE | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, ALABAMA 35611 |
| Event Date | October 14, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423210 | Inspection # | 1186292 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.80000, -86.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating the hydraulic press brake. The pull back safety device malfunctioned and the employee's right thumb was caught in the machinery resulting in a thumb tip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2016, a worker at Steelcase Inc. in ATHENS, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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