Holden Mechanical Contractors Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Holden Mechanical Contractors Inc | Report ID | 2015107530 |
| Address | 255 Brooks Street | City, State ZIP | WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01606 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Threading and tapping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1101400 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.32000, -71.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 9, 2015, an employee amputated his left index finger to the first knuckle when he was working with an auto-threader machine in the shop.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2015, a worker at Holden Mechanical Contractors Inc in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with threading and tapping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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