Madix, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ECLECTIC, ALABAMA
| Employer | Madix, Inc. | Report ID | 2019054974 |
| Address | 500 Madix Drive | City, State ZIP | ECLECTIC, ALABAMA 36024 |
| Event Date | May 16, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331221 | Inspection # | 1403315 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -86.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press brake machine and making an adjustment. Her left middle finger was caught in the point of operation, amputating it at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2019, a worker at Madix, Inc. in ECLECTIC, ALABAMA 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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