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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016064905 · 6/3/2016 · BrassCraft Manufacturing Company

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Product assembly machinery, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers

Employer

Name
BrassCraft Manufacturing Company
Location
555 Lancaster Hutchins Road, LANCASTER, TEXAS, 75146
NAICS
332913
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a manual assembly cell and placed a connector into the machine. The placement of the part was incorrect, so she attempted to reposition the connector. At the same time, a ferrule nut fell onto the finger activation switch, causing the machine to operate and partially amputate the employee's right index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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