ABB
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | ABB | Report ID | 2017021721 |
| Address | 500 W. Highway 94 | City, State ZIP | JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65101 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | 1214031 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.59000, -92.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 22, 2017, at 8:30 p.m., an employee was working on a core press when a pressure plate was inadvertently activated. The plate amputated his left pinky toe and fractured his foot.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2017, a worker at ABB in JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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