Cinch Connectors, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MCALLEN, TEXAS
| Employer | Cinch Connectors, Inc. | Report ID | 2017076827 |
| Address | 6900 South Bentsen Road | City, State ZIP | MCALLEN, TEXAS 78503 |
| Event Date | July 21, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331318 | Inspection # | 1249147 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.14000, -98.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated the left index finger while operating a punch press.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2017, a worker at Cinch Connectors, Inc. in MCALLEN, 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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