K&N Engineering Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | K&N Engineering Inc | Report ID | 2021064921 |
| Address | 741 Refuge Way | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75050 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333413 | Inspection # | 1542793 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hydraulic punch press. The press amputated the employee's finger.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2021, a worker at K&N Engineering Inc in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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