Metal Panels, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Metal Panels, Inc. | Report ID | 2021087465 |
| Address | 131 S 147 E Ave | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74116 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1552546 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.15000, -95.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing pieces of metal from a shearing machine. While clearing some film coating, the shear contacted his right hand, partially amputating the ring and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2021, a worker at Metal Panels, Inc. in TULSA, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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