Universal Metal Products Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PHARR, TEXAS
| Employer | Universal Metal Products Inc | Report ID | 2017021849 |
| Address | 101 West Eldora Road | City, State ZIP | PHARR, TEXAS 78577 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2017 | Outcome | 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1213921 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.22000, -98.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a punch press and amputated four fingers on the left hand.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2017, a worker at Universal Metal Products Inc in PHARR, TEXAS 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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