Curtiss Wright
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Curtiss Wright | Report ID | 2016010895 |
| Address | 12 Thompson Road | City, State ZIP | EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06088 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Spray, paint booths |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91000, -72.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to close the spray booth door when the suction of the spray booth ventilation caused the door to close suddenly and pinch the employee's left middle finger, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2016, a worker at Curtiss Wright in EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with spray, paint booths identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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