Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

NarrativeAt 1:20 p.m. on January 26, 2017, an employee was assembling mechanical parts of a pneumatic crimper. After receiving training on the use of the machine and safety precautions, the employee began operating the crimper. During operation, a screw bushing got stuck in the crimper. Without turning the machine off, the employee reached his hand into the machine to remove the screw bushing. His right index finger became caught in the moving parts of the equipment, suffering anavulsion to his right index finger. He was hospitalized and treated for his injury.

NarrativeAn employee was operating a press brake machine, stamping and bending parts, when his right thumb was caught and amputated in the machine.

NarrativeAn employee seated at an inspection station attempted to move a power strip with their right foot. As the employee extended the right leg, the chair tipped and ejected the employee to the concrete floor. The employee suffered a broken right ankle and was hospitalized.