ATCO PRODUCTS, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — FERRIS, TEXAS
| Employer | ATCO PRODUCTS, INC. | Report ID | 2023109147 |
| Address | 601 SOUTH IH-45 | City, State ZIP | FERRIS, TEXAS 75125 |
| Event Date | October 4, 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) | 336399 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.52000, -96.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up and tightening a milling machine draw bar when their right middle finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2023, a worker at ATCO PRODUCTS, INC. in FERRIS, TEXAS 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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