BRADY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — EAST WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | BRADY ENTERPRISES, INC. | Report ID | 2015031344 |
| Address | 167 Moore Road | City, State ZIP | EAST WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02189 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.19000, -70.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was positioning an ingredient barrel on a pallet when he lost hold of the drum. His finger was pinched between the drum and a diagonal I-beam. His index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2015, a worker at BRADY ENTERPRISES, INC. in EAST WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with barrels, drums-except pressurized identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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