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SMS GROUP LLP

Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — AXIS, ALABAMA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at SMS GROUP LLP in AXIS, ALABAMA
Employer SMS GROUP LLP Report ID 20241110215
Address SSAB Alabama Facility, 12400 Highway 43 North City, State ZIP AXIS, ALABAMA 36505
Event Date November 1, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. Source of Injury Stamping machinery, presses except printing
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 332312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.94000, -88.02000

Incident Narrative

On November 1, 2024, an employee was operating a hydraulic press when they were struck by a mold roll assembly. The employee was hospitalized and sustained an amputation of his left index finger at the first knuckle and a laceration to the middle finger.

Incident Summary

On November 1, 2024, a worker at SMS GROUP LLP in AXIS, ALABAMA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with stamping machinery, presses except printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 317 severe injury reports involving "Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. injuries.

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