OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221455397

112671 - DYNAMIC METAL LLC

ELKHART, IN· 2021-11-01T00:00:00

Event: Amputated, Amputation, Catch Point, Caught Between, Die, Energized, Finger, Foot pedal, Hand, Installing, Lathe, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Metal Lathe, Partial Amputation, Pulled In, Safety Device
NAICS: 423510
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345790042
Employer profile: 112671 - DYNAMIC METAL LLC
Summary number: 221455397
Report ID: 0551800

Event description

Employee amputates fingers when caught in lathe during die c

Investigation abstract

On November 11, 1, 2021, an employee was installing a machine part (chuck) in an NLX 2500 CNC lathe during a die change. The chuck being installed holds materials in place to be modified. While holding the chuck the employee positioned his fingers behind the piece as he was adjusting the part. The employee inadvertently activated the foot pedal and as the part was pulled inwards it caught his fingers between the machine and part. The employee amputated an unspecified number of fingers and was hospitalized.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 65 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
57

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