Johnson Controls Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Avulsions, enucleations — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Johnson Controls Inc. | Report ID | 20231211041 |
| Address | 3120 N. Mead St. | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67219 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | 1715373 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.74000, -97.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a part from a brake press when the machine's backstop came back and caught the employee's finger against the bottom die. The employee's fingertip was crushed and degloved, and the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2023, a worker at Johnson Controls Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered avulsions, enucleations to the fingertip(s). 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 hospitalized.
Context
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