Western Extrusions Corporation
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — CARROLLTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Western Extrusions Corporation | Report ID | 20191010897 |
| Address | 1725 SANDY LAKE ROAD | City, State ZIP | CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331316 | Inspection # | 1441732 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.96000, -96.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a chain on a sprocket. His right index finger was pinched between the chain and the sprocket. The fingertip was partially amputated, with a partial loss of the nail. The machine was unguarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2019, a worker at Western Extrusions Corporation in CARROLLTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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