Mueller, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BALLINGER, TEXAS
| Employer | Mueller, Inc | Report ID | 2017076609 |
| Address | 1915 Hutchins Ave | City, State ZIP | BALLINGER, TEXAS 76821 |
| Event Date | July 17, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.72000, -99.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a punch press when the press crushed his left middle fingertip. The press was unguarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2017, a worker at Mueller, Inc in BALLINGER, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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