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Multi-Wall Packaging

Fall on same level due to slipping — Amputations — RUMFORD, RHODE ISLAND

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Multi-Wall Packaging in RUMFORD, RHODE ISLAND
Employer Multi-Wall Packaging Report ID 2016010524
Address 50 Taylor Dr City, State ZIP RUMFORD, RHODE ISLAND 02916
Event Date January 19, 2016 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floor coverings- nonstructural
Industry (NAICS) 322220 Inspection # 1121258
GPS Coordinates 41.85000, -71.35000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a bandsaw. He slipped on a floor mat, fell forward and his right thumb made contact with the saw blade resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Incident Summary

On January 19, 2016, a worker at Multi-Wall Packaging in RUMFORD, RHODE ISLAND suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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