The Essmueller Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | The Essmueller Company | Report ID | 2019010344 |
| Address | 334 Avenue A | City, State ZIP | LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI 39441 |
| Event Date | January 11, 2019 | 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333922 | Inspection # | 1372163 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.66000, -89.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sustained the amputation of three fingers while operating a mechanical press brake.
Incident Summary
On January 11, 2019, a worker at The Essmueller Company in LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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