HarbisonWalker International, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MEXICO, MISSOURI
| Employer | HarbisonWalker International, Inc. | Report ID | 2021022724 |
| Address | 1805 W Blvd. St. | City, State ZIP | MEXICO, MISSOURI 65265 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2021 | 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 | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327124 | Inspection # | 1517715 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.20000, -91.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were changing the cups in a pump. The pump was started up to put the machine in reverse, which would get the cylinder cup out to the end of the material cylinder so the cup could be removed. The swing tube switched, and an employee's right thumb and index finger were caught in it. The employee suffered amputations to the thumb and finger.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2021, a worker at HarbisonWalker International, Inc. in MEXICO, MISSOURI 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 machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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