LENNOX INDUSTRIES
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — STUTTGART, ARKANSAS
| Employer | LENNOX INDUSTRIES | Report ID | 2017032801 |
| Address | 512 W. LENNOX ROAD | City, State ZIP | STUTTGART, ARKANSAS 72160 |
| Event Date | March 28, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | 1226719 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.46000, -91.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the die press brake when the machine re-cycled and amputated her right index finger.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2017, a worker at LENNOX INDUSTRIES in STUTTGART, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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