Egger Steel Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Egger Steel Company | Report ID | 20171211674 |
| Address | 909 South 7th Avenue | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57104 |
| Event Date | December 8, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1288062 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.53000, -96.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a die on a press brake when the press brake was activated. The employee's finger was caught in the point of operation, partially amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2017, a worker at Egger Steel Company in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 amputation.
Context
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