PLAYPOWER
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MONETT, MISSOURI
| Employer | PLAYPOWER | Report ID | 2023065110 |
| Address | 878 E Hwy 60 | City, State ZIP | MONETT, MISSOURI 65708 |
| Event Date | June 9, 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 | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423910 | Inspection # | 1676908 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.91000, -93.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right index finger was pinched between the pressure die and pipe of a hydraulic pipe bender, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2023, a worker at PLAYPOWER in MONETT, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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