Branch Ironworks, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ALVARADO, TEXAS
| Employer | Branch Ironworks, LLC | Report ID | 2017088384 |
| Address | 7733 E. FM 917 | City, State ZIP | ALVARADO, TEXAS 76009 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1263615 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.47000, -97.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a punch press when it amputated his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2017, a worker at Branch Ironworks, LLC in ALVARADO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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