Anemostat Door Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Anemostat Door Company | Report ID | 2021031908 |
| Address | 4958 Stout Dr, Suite 119 | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78219 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | 1518076 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.43000, -98.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending metal in a 50-ton press brake. His finger was caught in a pinch point resulting in amputation of two fingertips and the loss of two fingernails.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2021, a worker at Anemostat Door Company in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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, amputation.
Context
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