JOHNSON CONTROLS
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
| Employer | JOHNSON CONTROLS | Report ID | 2019032680 |
| Address | 4722 PEAR STREET | City, State ZIP | SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI 64501 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2019 | 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 | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335912 | Inspection # | 1388194 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.73000, -94.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding a piece of metal when the metal became stuck and created a pinch point that caused the amputation of the right index finger to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2019, a worker at JOHNSON CONTROLS in SAINT JOSEPH, 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 grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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