Ply Gem Windows
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BRYAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Ply Gem Windows | Report ID | 2018065919 |
| Address | 2870 N. Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. | City, State ZIP | BRYAN, TEXAS 77801 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331316 | Inspection # | 1324767 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.72000, -96.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the die on an extrusion press machine when the machine actuated amputated the employee's right index finger to the first knuckle. The die was energized at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2018, a worker at Ply Gem Windows in BRYAN, 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 extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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