Advanced Lightning Technology
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ARGYLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Advanced Lightning Technology | Report ID | 20171211729 |
| Address | 122 Leesley Lane | City, State ZIP | ARGYLE, TEXAS 76226 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2017 | Outcome | 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 | Lathes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335122 | Inspection # | 1286891 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.10000, -97.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a lathe when the employee's left hand was caught in the lathe, resulting in an amputation of the middle and ring fingers.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2017, a worker at Advanced Lightning Technology in ARGYLE, TEXAS 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 lathes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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