Nordstrom Valve
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
| Employer | Nordstrom Valve | Report ID | 2017087572 |
| Address | 1511 Jefferson Street E | City, State ZIP | SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS 75482 |
| Event Date | August 8, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332911 | Inspection # | 1255575 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.14000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an up-cut saw when it amputated three of his right-hand fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2017, a worker at Nordstrom Valve in SULPHUR SPRINGS, 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 sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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