Siemens
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Siemens | Report ID | 2020066066 |
| Address | 501 Fountain Parkway | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75050 |
| Event Date | June 29, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.77000, -97.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press to bend a part when the employee's right thumb was pinched, resulting in a thumb tip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2020, a worker at Siemens in GRAND PRAIRIE, 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 amputation.
Context
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