Morin Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Morin Corporation | Report ID | 2015075026 |
| Address | 685 Middle Street | City, State ZIP | BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT 06010 |
| Event Date | July 24, 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, rolling, shaping machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | 1080587 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -72.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 24, 2015, an employee was adjusting a roll-forming machine when his hand was pulled into the running die. He broke his left thumb and sustained a left index fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2015, a worker at Morin Corporation in BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, rolling, shaping machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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