AAON INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | AAON INC. | Report ID | 2020055003 |
| Address | 2425 S. YUKON AVE. | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74107 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2020 | Outcome | 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 | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.12000, -96.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading parts into a foam press using a roll-in/out table. The table was moved by a chain and sprocket system. While the employee was pulling out the parts, the chain and sprocket caught the employee's gloves and amputated the employee's left index finger.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2020, a worker at AAON INC. in TULSA, OKLAHOMA 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 material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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