General Cable
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SCOTTSVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | General Cable | Report ID | 2022108774 |
| Address | 9975 U.S. 80 | City, State ZIP | SCOTTSVILLE, TEXAS 75688 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335921 | Inspection # | 1636195 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.51000, -94.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a welding operation. A die came down and caught the employee's right little finger, amputating the tip.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2022, a worker at General Cable in SCOTTSVILLE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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