Apex Tool Group LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Apex Tool Group LLC. | Report ID | 20231110140 |
| Address | 4800 Krueger Drive | City, State ZIP | JONESBORO, ARKANSAS 72401 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.81000, -90.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was forming parts on a brake press when his right index finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2023, a worker at Apex Tool Group LLC. in JONESBORO, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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