Ventamatic
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS
| Employer | Ventamatic | Report ID | 2020032558 |
| Address | 100 Washington Ave | City, State ZIP | MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS 76067 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423730 | Inspection # | 1470738 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.81000, -98.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press machine and amputated their right middle, ring, and pinky fingertips.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2020, a worker at Ventamatic in MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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, amputation.
Context
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