Nidec Motor Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MENA, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Nidec Motor Corporation | Report ID | 20161110616 |
| Address | 500 N Morrow St | City, State ZIP | MENA, ARKANSAS 71953 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Metalworking lathes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.59000, -94.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shimming a rotor assembly in a lathe to correct a run-out condition before turning the part in a CNC turning lathe. The tail stock foot pedal was actuated, closing the tail stock on and amputating her left index finger to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2016, a worker at Nidec Motor Corporation in MENA, ARKANSAS 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 metalworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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