Capps Manufacturing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Capps Manufacturing, Inc. | Report ID | 2019099984 |
| Address | 2121 S. Edwards St. | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67213 |
| Event Date | September 24, 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 | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.65000, -97.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding a piece of metal on a bench grinder. His right hand was caught in the grinder and the thumb was amputated near the first joint.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2019, a worker at Capps Manufacturing, Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS 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 grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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