Kamtek, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Kamtek, Inc. | Report ID | 2025055000 |
| Address | 1595 Sterilite Drive | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35215 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| 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) | 336370 | Inspection # | 1828893 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.63000, -86.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a metal coil on a press when his left hand became caught between the arm of the coil holder and the coil. Their thumb was cut and partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2025, a worker at Kamtek, Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the thumb(s). 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 amputation.
Context
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