Indian Industries
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Indian Industries | Report ID | 2023087490 |
| Address | 432 West Fork Drive, Ste A | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76012 |
| Event Date | August 16, 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 | Milling machines |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1692224 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -97.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating the rubber rolling milling machine. As they went to push the rubber in, the rollers caught his glove and amputated two fingers on the right hand.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2023, a worker at Indian Industries in ARLINGTON, 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 milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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