HOBBS BONDED FIBERS
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | HOBBS BONDED FIBERS | Report ID | 2017054712 |
| Address | 200 S. COMMERCE DRIVE | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76710 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 313230 | Inspection # | 1238484 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.51000, -97.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was underneath a card apron attempting to remove fibers from the fan blower. He was trying to un-choke the hose inside the fan housing when his right hand made contact with the rotating blades, amputating his ring finger.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2017, a worker at HOBBS BONDED FIBERS in WACO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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