ABB INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — WESTVILLE, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | ABB INC. | Report ID | 2019054590 |
| Address | 305 Ballman Rd. | City, State ZIP | WESTVILLE, OKLAHOMA 74965 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.99000, -94.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were adjusting the insertion machine. The machine unexpectedly started up and the injured employee's right thumb was caught in a pinch point and crushed.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2019, a worker at ABB INC. in WESTVILLE, OKLAHOMA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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