Missouri Metals
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Missouri Metals | Report ID | 2018099886 |
| Address | 9970 Page Ave. | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63132 |
| Event Date | September 24, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 33641 | Inspection # | 1350361 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.68000, -90.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shearing metal and amputated the left ring and middle fingers at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2018, a worker at Missouri Metals in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 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 shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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