Hager Companies
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOPE HULL, ALABAMA
| Employer | Hager Companies | Report ID | 20181111647 |
| Address | 150 Folmar Parkway | City, State ZIP | HOPE HULL, ALABAMA 36043 |
| Event Date | November 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 | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332510 | Inspection # | 1359937 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.26000, -86.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a hinge leaf into the gang mill. When the clamps activated her right middle finger was caught between the clamp and the fixture and amputated above the third knuckle.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2018, a worker at Hager Companies in HOPE HULL, 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 milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2015 | Varn Wood Products, LLC | HOBOKEN, GEORGIA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Nov 2, 2021 | AMAC Enterprises Inc | PARMA, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 6, 2015 | Fukuvi USA, Inc. | HUBER HEIGHTS, OHIO | Dislocation of joints | Hosp. |
| Dec 29, 2017 | PECO FOODS, INC. | BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Sigma Stretch Corp | TULSA, OKLAHOMA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 29, 2019 | Watson Family Hyundai Inc. | TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 2, 2018 | Fieldale Farms Corporation | MURRAYVILLE, GEORGIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jan 7, 2022 | CENTRAL MOLONEY, INC. | PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.