Electron Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Electron Inc | Report ID | 2021064632 |
| Address | 2050 East Northern Street | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67216 |
| Event Date | June 7, 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 | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | 1538977 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.64000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressing electronic boards to size from a long electronic board sheet. The employee's hand was caught in the power press's point of operation, which amputated the index and middle fingers and partially amputated the ring and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2021, a worker at Electron Inc in WICHITA, KANSAS 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 presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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