MAHLE ENGINE COMPONENTS USA, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | MAHLE ENGINE COMPONENTS USA, INC. | Report ID | 2023087203 |
| Address | 2801 EAST 16TH ST. | City, State ZIP | RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS 72802 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.26000, -93.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a milling machine to run parts. The steady rest (i.e., part clamp) was activated and crushed the last joint of the employee's right index finger resulting in surgical amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2023, a worker at MAHLE ENGINE COMPONENTS USA, INC. in RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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