GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BILLERICA, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129453 |
| Address | 1100 Technology Park Drive | City, State ZIP | BILLERICA, MASSACHUSETTS 01821 |
| Event Date | December 14, 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 | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334513 | Inspection # | 1115705 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.53000, -71.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a vertical milling machine when his glove got caught between a part and a drill bit. His left thumb tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2015, a worker at GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc. in BILLERICA, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2015 | PCP Group, LLC | CLEARWATER, FLORIDA | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Equustock | QUEENSBURY, NEW YORK | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 7, 2015 | Hillside Plastics, Incorporated | TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Monroe Group, Ltd | TEXAS CITY, TEXAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Mar 7, 2018 | LEAD ENTERPRISES, INC. | MIAMI, FLORIDA | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| May 23, 2023 | Gardners Candies, Inc. | TYRONE, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Koch Foods of Cincinnati | FAIRFIELD, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Drexel Metals Inc. | ARVADA, COLORADO | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.