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Howard Precision, Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — GILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Howard Precision, Inc. in GILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Employer Howard Precision, Inc. Report ID 2015010301
Address 359 Hounsell Avenue City, State ZIP GILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03249
Event Date January 9, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Band saws
Industry (NAICS) 332710 Inspection # 1017544
GPS Coordinates 43.52000, -71.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee amputated a finger tip while using a band saw.

Incident Summary

On January 9, 2015, a worker at Howard Precision, Inc. in GILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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