Multimetco, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ANNISTON, ALABAMA
| Employer | Multimetco, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010471 |
| Address | 1610 Frank Akers Road | City, State ZIP | ANNISTON, ALABAMA 36207 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331492 | Inspection # | 1436619 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -85.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a catalytic converter with alligator shears. While the employee was trying to prevent the converter from falling, the clamp actuated. The employee's right index finger was crushed between the converter and the clamp and amputated at the first digit.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2019, a worker at Multimetco, Inc. in ANNISTON, ALABAMA 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 shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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