Attic Breeze LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GATESVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Attic Breeze LLC | Report ID | 2017087470 |
| Address | 1370 FM 116 | City, State ZIP | GATESVILLE, TEXAS 76528 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.40000, -97.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a press brake to press two pieces of metal together when one piece slipped. As he leaned forward to retrieve the piece of metal, the press brake activated and partially amputated his thumb.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2017, a worker at Attic Breeze LLC in GATESVILLE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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