Anchor Fabrication
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — WALNUT, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Anchor Fabrication | Report ID | 2024043311 |
| Address | 501 Pulliam Road | City, State ZIP | WALNUT, MISSISSIPPI 38683 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Stamping machinery, presses except printing |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.95000, -88.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a brake press, an employee's fingers were caught under the press and eight fingers were fractured.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2024, a worker at Anchor Fabrication in WALNUT, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stamping machinery, presses except printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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