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WPS Industries

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at WPS Industries in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA
Employer WPS Industries Report ID 2020109475
Address 228 INDUSTRIAL STREET City, State ZIP WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71292
Event Date October 5, 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 Welding machinery
Industry (NAICS) 333922 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.49000, -92.16000

Incident Narrative

On October 5, 2020, an employee was welding on a diverter gate that is positioned with bearings. When rotating the gate, the actuator cylinder shifted and crushed the employee's right ring finger.

Incident Summary

On October 5, 2020, a worker at WPS Industries in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 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 welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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