MTFC INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | MTFC INC. | Report ID | 2017087456 |
| Address | St. Louis Arch Visitor Center | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63102 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238340 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.62000, -90.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an electric paddle mixer when the employee's finger's became caught in the moving parts. The right pinky fingertip was amputated, while the ring and middle fingers were smashed.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2017, a worker at MTFC INC. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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