FCA LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | FCA LLC | Report ID | 2017109688 |
| Address | 8110 E. Marion | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67210 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1270050 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.64000, -97.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing debris from a drill press when his glove and right hand were caught by the press, amputating three fingers. The drill press was unguarded and running at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2017, a worker at FCA LLC in WICHITA, KANSAS 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 drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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