General Dynamics Ordinance And Tactical Systems Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GARLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | General Dynamics Ordinance And Tactical Systems Inc | Report ID | 2023021209 |
| Address | 1200 North Glenbrook Drive | City, State ZIP | GARLAND, TEXAS 75040 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Forging machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | 1650478 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92000, -96.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an automated hydraulic forge press. His right hand was caught between the die and the pipe it was forming, resulting in the amputation of four fingers.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2023, a worker at General Dynamics Ordinance And Tactical Systems Inc in GARLAND, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with forging machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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