Novolex Seals Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
| Employer | Novolex Seals Company | Report ID | 2020055013 |
| Address | 4555 Langland Road | City, State ZIP | FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS 75244 |
| 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 | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.94000, -96.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the roll on a winder machine when the employee's hand entered the machine to cut plastic, resulting in amputation of the right index finger.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2020, a worker at Novolex Seals Company in FARMERS BRANCH, 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 winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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