Discount Tire
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Discount Tire | Report ID | 2020021869 |
| Address | 5540 Arapaho Rd | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75248 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.96000, -96.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee reached for a valve stem pulling tool that was near the swing arm of the tire changing machine. At this point, the swing arm was moved and crushed the employee's fingertip against the adjustment knob of the tire changing machine's frame. The employee sustained an amputation to the right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2020, a worker at Discount Tire in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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