Genco Fabrication
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | Genco Fabrication | Report ID | 2019088784 |
| Address | 228 E. Sunset Rd | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79922 |
| Event Date | August 23, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.83000, -106.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting sheet metal when the sheet metal shear contacted his right middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2019, a worker at Genco Fabrication in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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