PowerSeal Pipeline Products Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
| Employer | PowerSeal Pipeline Products Corporation | Report ID | 2017076925 |
| Address | 701 Pleasant View Dr. | City, State ZIP | WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76306 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2017 | Outcome | 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 | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | 1251125 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.93000, -98.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of metal with a roller press when the employee's right hand contacted the press blade, amputating the pinky finger.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2017, a worker at PowerSeal Pipeline Products Corporation in WICHITA FALLS, 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 presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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