ASPEN PRODUCTS INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | ASPEN PRODUCTS INC. | Report ID | 2023109517 |
| Address | 4231 CLARY BLVD. | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64130 |
| Event Date | October 15, 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 maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322224 | Inspection # | 1706142 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.04000, -94.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a paper jam from a machine when their right hand became caught in the die. Three fingers were amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2023, a worker at ASPEN PRODUCTS INC. in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with special process machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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