G-Con Manufacturing
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
| Employer | G-Con Manufacturing | Report ID | 2020032532 |
| Address | 6161 Imperial Loop | City, State ZIP | COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77845 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | 1471086 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.58000, -96.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press brake. The press brake came down on the employee's left hand, crushing three fingers.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2020, a worker at G-Con Manufacturing in COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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