Rheem Manufacturing Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Rheem Manufacturing Company | Report ID | 2023098102 |
| Address | 4100 S Zero St | City, State ZIP | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72908 |
| Event Date | September 2, 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 | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | 1696250 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.32000, -94.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to load sheet metal on a stamping machine. The machine activated and her finger was caught by a metal clamp. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2023, a worker at Rheem Manufacturing Company in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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