ABB INC.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Crushing injuries - WESTVILLE, Oklahoma

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at ABB INC. in WESTVILLE, Oklahoma
Employer ABB INC.
Address 305 Ballman Rd.
City, State ZIP WESTVILLE, Oklahoma 74965
Report ID 2019054590
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
GPS Coordinates 35.99674, -94.56643

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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.

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