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Poco Graphite, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DECATUR, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Poco Graphite, Inc. in DECATUR, TEXAS
Employer Poco Graphite, Inc. Report ID 2020021721
Address 300 Old Greenwood City, State ZIP DECATUR, TEXAS 76234
Event Date February 21, 2020 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 Band saws
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.25000, -97.57000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a band saw and using a push stick. He placed material on the table and secured it with clamps. The material became jammed, so he moved to the other side and activated the saw blade. The saw blade caught the push stick and amputated his right index finger.

Incident Summary

On February 21, 2020, a worker at Poco Graphite, Inc. in DECATUR, TEXAS 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 band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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