General Electric Aviation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | General Electric Aviation | Report ID | 2016032019 |
| Address | 1000 Western Avenue | City, State ZIP | LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS 01910 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2016 | 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 | Milling machines |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.47000, -70.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tapping a part on a milling machine when his glove became caught on the rotating tap. His left thumb was partially amputated under his fingernail.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2016, a worker at General Electric Aviation in LYNN, 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 milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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