Pittsburg Steel, LLC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PITTSBURG, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Pittsburg Steel, LLC in PITTSBURG, TEXAS
Employer Pittsburg Steel, LLC Report ID 2019021431
Address 3489 FM 557 City, State ZIP PITTSBURG, TEXAS 75686
Event Date February 7, 2019 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 332322 Inspection # 1378210
GPS Coordinates 32.98000, -94.90000

Incident Narrative

An employee was forming parts on a press brake. While he was pulling out a part, the machine activated and smashed his left ring and middle fingertips, causing amputation injuries.

Incident Summary

On February 7, 2019, a worker at Pittsburg Steel, LLC in PITTSBURG, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 amputation.

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