Extrusions Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FORT SCOTT, KANSAS
| Employer | Extrusions Inc | Report ID | 2019054895 |
| Address | 2401 S Main St | City, State ZIP | FORT SCOTT, KANSAS 66701 |
| Event Date | May 14, 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 | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331318 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.81000, -94.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was resetting crimp plates and caught her left ring finger in the crimper head when it recessed into the machine causing a partial amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2019, a worker at Extrusions Inc in FORT SCOTT, KANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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