NICHOLS TILLAGE TOOLS, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — STERLING, COLORADO
| Employer | NICHOLS TILLAGE TOOLS, INC. | Report ID | 2018021633 |
| Address | 312 HEREFORD AVENUE | City, State ZIP | STERLING, COLORADO 80751 |
| Event Date | February 16, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333111 | Inspection # | 1298459 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.63000, -103.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
During a forging operation, an employee had their left index finger amputated while using a punch press.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2018, a worker at NICHOLS TILLAGE TOOLS, INC. in STERLING, COLORADO 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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