MR Stratford Baling, LLC

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at MR Stratford Baling, LLC in STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT
Employer MR Stratford Baling, LLC Report ID 2016043340
Address 80 Garfield Avenue City, State ZIP STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT 06615
Event Date April 21, 2016 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Machinery, unspecified
Secondary Source Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection # 1143966
GPS Coordinates 41.17000, -73.14000

Incident Narrative

An employee was clearing a jam on a machine using a hammer. As he used the hammer to hit the material, his hand struck a metal bar, amputating his right ring finger at the third knuckle.

Incident Summary

On April 21, 2016, a worker at MR Stratford Baling, LLC in STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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