B & B AIRPARTS, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | B & B AIRPARTS, INC. | Report ID | 2020077167 |
| Address | 1831 S. HOOVER CT. | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67209 |
| Event Date | July 30, 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) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1486500 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.65000, -97.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hydraulic press brake when his right index fingertip was amputated by the machine.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2020, a worker at B & B AIRPARTS, INC. in WICHITA, KANSAS 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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