METSO MINERALS
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TRUESDALE, MISSOURI
| Employer | METSO MINERALS | Report ID | 20181111998 |
| Address | 1402 E. Veterans Memorial Parkway | City, State ZIP | TRUESDALE, MISSOURI 63383 |
| Event Date | November 21, 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 | Machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Clothing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332618 | Inspection # | 1362042 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.81000, -91.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing drilling operations when his sleeve was caught in the drill. Four fingers on his left hand were amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2018, a worker at METSO MINERALS in TRUESDALE, 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 machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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