Inspection 344622568 OPENED FEB 12, 2020Closed
1007 South Wharton Street, El Campo, TX 77437 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 23, 2020: Employee amputates ring finger when caught in machine pinch
At 3:30 p.m. on January 23, 2020, an employee was operating a metal sheet bender machine adjusting a sheet when he placed his left hand inside of machine point of operation. The employee pressed the button that engage to hold the metal sheet but caught his left hand between the holder components. The employee lacerated his hand, requiring hospitalization and later amputation of his ring finger.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Mar 12, 2020 | Final |