Vulcan Industries
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MOODY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Vulcan Industries | Report ID | 2017087890 |
| Address | 300 Display Dr. | City, State ZIP | MOODY, ALABAMA 35004 |
| Event Date | August 16, 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 | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337214 | Inspection # | 1258138 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.58000, -86.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hydraulic press by foot pedal. Her right hand was on the press as she bent to retrieve parts that fell on the floor. As she reached for the parts, her foot activated the press and two of her right-hand fingers were caught in the die. Her pinky and ring fingers were partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2017, a worker at Vulcan Industries in MOODY, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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