Golden Scout Industrial
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ASH GROVE, MISSOURI
| Employer | Golden Scout Industrial | Report ID | 2023109398 |
| Address | 101 N Tower ave | City, State ZIP | ASH GROVE, MISSOURI 65604 |
| Event Date | October 11, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332119 | Inspection # | 1704008 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.31000, -93.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding metal into a brake press when their right index finger was caught underneath the part that was being formed. One-eighth of the employee's finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2023, a worker at Golden Scout Industrial in ASH GROVE, MISSOURI 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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