Texas Fixtures and Interiors, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HUTTO, TEXAS
| Employer | Texas Fixtures and Interiors, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054551 |
| Address | 3874 Limmer Loop | City, State ZIP | HUTTO, TEXAS 78634 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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) | 321999 | Inspection # | 1234406 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.55000, -97.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were attempting to change the die on the press brake when their hands were caught and crushed in the press brake, amputating their fingers. The machine was active at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2017, a worker at Texas Fixtures and Interiors, Inc. in HUTTO, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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