Custom Mfg. Co. Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Custom Mfg. Co. Inc. | Report ID | 2018076930 |
| Address | 5501 South Lamar | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75215 |
| Event Date | July 10, 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1331863 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -96.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to deburr a small metal part using a multi-flute countersink when the employee came into contact with a 15-inch drill press, resulting in a left thumb amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2018, a worker at Custom Mfg. Co. Inc. in DALLAS, 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 drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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