ACS Manufacturing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — DENISON, TEXAS
| Employer | ACS Manufacturing, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110487 |
| Address | 1601 Commerce Blvd | City, State ZIP | DENISON, TEXAS 75020 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332439 | Inspection # | 1712582 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.78000, -96.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping the operator of a hydraulic shear machine. The employee's fingers were caught in a pinch point, causing the possible amputation of the employee's right middle and ring fingers. The machine was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2023, a worker at ACS Manufacturing, Inc. in DENISON, 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 shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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