Artcobell Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TEMPLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Artcobell Corporation | Report ID | 2023076682 |
| Address | 1302 Industrial Boulevard | City, State ZIP | TEMPLE, TEXAS 76504 |
| Event Date | July 25, 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 | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337127 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.12000, -97.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hook and winch that was connected to a paint booth. The hook retracted and the employee's finger was caught between the hook and the outside winch framework, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2023, a worker at Artcobell Corporation in TEMPLE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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