PEMCO-Naval Engineering Works, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | PEMCO-Naval Engineering Works, Inc. | Report ID | 20171211448 |
| Address | 3614 Frederic Street | City, State ZIP | PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI 39567 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1281551 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.37000, -88.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hydraulic press brake. His left hand was in the point of operation when the machine was actuated, smashing and causing trauma to his hand. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2017, a worker at PEMCO-Naval Engineering Works, Inc. in PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI suffered crushing injuries to the hand(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 hospitalized.
Context
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