Amputations

Name: Amputations at Impact Recovery Systems
Start: 7/30/2019

1 amputation · 2019077768 · 7/30/2019 · Impact Recovery Systems

Severity

Hospitalized: 0
Amputation: 1
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury: Amputations

Cause

Event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source: Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Impact Recovery Systems
Location: 4955 Stout Drive, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78219
NAICS: 238990
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Employees were troubleshooting a T-nut machine. The machine started while an employee's right index finger was placed where the machine punches, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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