Eastpointe Industries, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Eastpointe Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 20190910139 |
| Address | 4020 Tull Avenue | City, State ZIP | MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA 74403 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1437225 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.73000, -95.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending a 2-inch by 8-inch piece of metal with a press brake. The brake activated, causing partial amputations to all four fingers on the employee's right hand.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2019, a worker at Eastpointe Industries, Inc. in MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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