Paragon Industries, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Paragon Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021748 |
| Address | 3378 W. Highway 117 | City, State ZIP | SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA 74066 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Loaders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.98000, -96.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were attempting to tow a stuck vehicle. The quick connect on the loader engaged and the injured employee's left hand was struck by a hydraulic pin resulting in the partial amputation of two fingers.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2017, a worker at Paragon Industries, Inc. in SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with loaders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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