Carmeco
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LEBANON, MISSOURI
| Employer | Carmeco | Report ID | 2018065798 |
| Address | 301 Carmeco Road | City, State ZIP | LEBANON, MISSOURI 65536 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | 1324188 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.68000, -92.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating the press brake and partially amputated the right thumb.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2018, a worker at Carmeco in LEBANON, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(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 amputation.
Context
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