Matthews Industries, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DECATUR, ALABAMA
| Employer | Matthews Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2020077200 |
| Address | 23 2nd Street SW | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ALABAMA 35601 |
| Event Date | July 31, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1487726 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.59000, -86.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press to flatten a part. The employee reached down to straighten the part, when the pedal was pushed and the machine actuated, resulting in amputation of the right middle, ring, and little fingers at the distal joint.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2020, a worker at Matthews Industries, Inc. in DECATUR, ALABAMA 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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