West Memphis Steel Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | West Memphis Steel Corporation | Report ID | 20161110304 |
| Address | 1101 Thompson Ave,, West Memphis | City, State ZIP | WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS 72301 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333519 | Inspection # | 1191555 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.14000, -90.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right hand was crushed by a press brake when the material he was holding slipped out of place and caused his hand to enter the machine.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2016, a worker at West Memphis Steel Corporation in WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. 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.
Context
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