Pepper Source Ltd - Van Buren
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Pepper Source Ltd - Van Buren | Report ID | 2019077099 |
| Address | 5800 Alma Highway | City, State ZIP | VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS 72956 |
| Event Date | July 13, 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 maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311941 | Inspection # | 1417132 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.46000, -94.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to unjam a pump. The pump unjammed while the employee's right hand was on the v-belt. The employee's hand was drawn into the pulley and the pinky finger was amputated. The tendon on the ring finger was also severed.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2019, a worker at Pepper Source Ltd - Van Buren in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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