Metals 2 Go
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HEWITT, TEXAS
| Employer | Metals 2 Go | Report ID | 2018021459 |
| Address | 224 North Hewitt Dr. | City, State ZIP | HEWITT, TEXAS 76643 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2018 | 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 | Band saws |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1295058 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.46000, -97.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the coolant hose on the vertical band saw when the coolant hose came off. As he reached for hose, his glove got caught on the blade, resulting in amputation of the right index finger.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2018, a worker at Metals 2 Go in HEWITT, 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 band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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