4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CARROLLTON, TEXAS
| Employer | 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. | Report ID | 2021108839 |
| Address | 1612 Hutton Drive, Suite 140 | City, State ZIP | CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1561093 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.94000, -96.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a panel bender to bend 2-inch by 8-inch metal anchors. While the employee was trying to correct a bend, the bender activated via the foot pedal and the employee's fingers were caught between the die and a metal piece. The employee's middle and index fingertips were amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2021, a worker at 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. in CARROLLTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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