ATCO Products, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FERRIS, TEXAS
| Employer | ATCO Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2021064684 |
| Address | 601 I-45 SOUTH | City, State ZIP | FERRIS, TEXAS 75125 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1536748 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.56000, -96.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee placed a part on a CNC bend machine. The employee's right middle finger went into the bend machine along with the part, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2021, a worker at ATCO Products, Inc. in FERRIS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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