BALON CORPORATION
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | BALON CORPORATION | Report ID | 20231211383 |
| Address | 3245 S. HATTIE AVE | City, State ZIP | OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73129 |
| Event Date | December 14, 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 | Metalworking lathes |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.43000, -97.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an engine lathe while reworking an engine part. The employee's right glove was caught by the lathe, resulting in an injury to the right middle finger that required medical amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2023, a worker at BALON CORPORATION in OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 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 metalworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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