Accella Polyurethane Systems
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Accella Polyurethane Systems | Report ID | 2020098404 |
| Address | 2500 Adie Road | City, State ZIP | MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MISSOURI 63043 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1492362 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.70000, -90.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was testing a three-way actuated valve assembly. When the ball cycled, it closed on the employee's left hand, amputating the tips of his middle and ring fingers.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2020, a worker at Accella Polyurethane Systems in MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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