ROXELL
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — ANDERSON, MISSOURI
| Employer | ROXELL | Report ID | 2019099729 |
| Address | 720 Industrial Park Drive | City, State ZIP | ANDERSON, MISSOURI 64831 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Welding, cutting, and blow torches |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423820 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.65000, -94.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a spot welder to weld two 10-inch rings. His right index finger was pinched in the welder and the tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2019, a worker at ROXELL in ANDERSON, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with welding, cutting, and blow torches identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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