Pittsburg Steel, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — 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.
Context
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