Mueller, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BALLINGER, TEXAS
| Employer | Mueller, Inc. | Report ID | 2019054735 |
| Address | 1915 Hutchins Ave | City, State ZIP | BALLINGER, TEXAS 76821 |
| Event Date | May 9, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.72000, -99.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inserting small pieces of steel into an iron worker when the clamping mechanism activated and amputated a fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2019, a worker at Mueller, Inc. in BALLINGER, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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