Ahlstrom Nonwovens, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Ahlstrom Nonwovens, LLC | Report ID | 2015042450 |
| Address | 3 Chirnside Road | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT 06096 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 313230 | Inspection # | 1060068 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.93000, -72.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated the left index fingertip while using the 517 winder trim slitter machine.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2015, a worker at Ahlstrom Nonwovens, LLC in WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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