Superior Boiler
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HUTCHINSON, KANSAS
| Employer | Superior Boiler | Report ID | 2021108864 |
| Address | 714 Corey Rd | City, State ZIP | HUTCHINSON, KANSAS 67501 |
| Event Date | October 14, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333414 | Inspection # | 1558892 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.06000, -97.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing material on a brake press. The brake was activated and partially amputated the employee's finger.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2021, a worker at Superior Boiler in HUTCHINSON, KANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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