Incident date: 2017-12-11
NAICS industry code: 333518

While using a press brake to form a sheet metal component, an employee attempted to reposition the plastic die cover. The press brake activated while the employee's left hand was in the point of operation, amputating three fingers.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
code_source: title: Brake presses
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
severity: high