Project Staffing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TOPSHAM, MAINE
| Employer | Project Staffing, Inc. | Report ID | 2015041960 |
| Address | 139 Main Street | City, State ZIP | TOPSHAM, MAINE 04086 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | 1058307 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.94000, -69.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right index fingertip was amputated in a rebar bender.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2015, a worker at Project Staffing, Inc. in TOPSHAM, MAINE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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