Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — VANCE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. | Report ID | 2018077022 |
| Address | 1 Mercedes Drive | City, State ZIP | VANCE, ALABAMA 35490 |
| Event Date | July 12, 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | 1333218 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.18000, -87.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was wearing gloves while operating a drill press. The employee's glove was caught in the drill, resulting in an amputation of the left pinky finger.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2018, a worker at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in VANCE, ALABAMA 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 amputation.
Context
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