Smith-Blair, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Smith-Blair, Inc. | Report ID | 2017076522 |
| Address | 30 Globe Avenue | City, State ZIP | TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS 71854 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333318 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.44000, -94.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to reposition a pipe that was being cut on a semi-automatic pipe band saw. His left hand was on the pipe when the hydraulic pipe clamp was activated. His left middle fingertip was then caught between the clamp palate and the pipe's side wall, requiring surgical amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2017, a worker at Smith-Blair, Inc. in TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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