Cantex Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS
| Employer | Cantex Inc. | Report ID | 20161110868 |
| Address | 2101 SE 1st St. | City, State ZIP | MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS 76067 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Arm saws, radial arm saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1198079 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.80000, -98.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a radial arm saw when a piece of wood became caught in the travel slot behind the saw blade. When the employee attempted to remove it, the blade lacerated his right index finger. His fingertip had to be surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2016, a worker at Cantex Inc. in MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with arm saws, radial arm saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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