RPP CORPORATION
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified — Amputations — LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | RPP CORPORATION | Report ID | 2015021067 |
| Address | 12 BALLARD WAY | City, State ZIP | LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS 01843 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326299 | Inspection # | 1030499 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.68000, -71.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A worker amputated two fingertips while operating a hydraulic press.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2015, a worker at RPP CORPORATION in LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, unspecified, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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