Metal Panels Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | Metal Panels Inc | Report ID | 2018076831 |
| Address | 8241 Ruby Ave | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66111 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.06000, -94.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shearing a piece of metal and amputated a fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2018, a worker at Metal Panels Inc in KANSAS CITY, KANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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