Electrical Components International, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ATLANTA, TEXAS
| Employer | Electrical Components International, Inc. | Report ID | 2022098354 |
| Address | 401 Loop 59 | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, TEXAS 75551 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Boring, routing, notching machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.12000, -94.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a bevel saw when their finger contacted the router, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2022, a worker at Electrical Components International, Inc. in ATLANTA, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with boring, routing, notching machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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