Pre-Wel Manufactuing Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Pre-Wel Manufactuing Corporation | Report ID | 2020076558 |
| Address | 10634 Bondesson Circle | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68122 |
| Event Date | July 13, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333318 | Inspection # | 1485061 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.33000, -96.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding a piece of stainless steel into a shear press when their fingertip was pinched between the metal part and the base of the press. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2020, a worker at Pre-Wel Manufactuing Corporation in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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