Mapes Industries Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Mapes Industries Inc | Report ID | 2023021164 |
| Address | 7748 North 56th Street | City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68514 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1650891 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.88000, -96.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press. The machine cycled and crushed his right middle finger, amputating the tip. The machine was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2023, a worker at Mapes Industries Inc in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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