Special Products & Manufacturing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — ROCKWALL, TEXAS
| Employer | Special Products & Manufacturing, Inc. | Report ID | 2020088105 |
| Address | 2625 Discovery Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ROCKWALL, TEXAS 75032 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1490775 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.90000, -96.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee became dizzy and lost his balance while operating a press brake. While he was getting his balance, the press brake closed on his right hand, crushing the middle and index fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2020, a worker at Special Products & Manufacturing, Inc. in ROCKWALL, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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