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Electrical Energy Systems Corp.

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Electrical Energy Systems Corp. in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
Employer Electrical Energy Systems Corp. Report ID 2016064867
Address Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, 345 East Shore Parkway City, State ZIP NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06512
Event Date June 2, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # 1153082
GPS Coordinates 41.27000, -72.87000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting 4-inch rigid conduit pipe with an electrical band saw while on a step-ladder. After the section of pipe was cut free, the employee carried the pipe down the step-ladder, stepping on the extension cord that was energizing the band saw. His ankle rolled, causing him to lose his balance and lose his hold on the pipe. He fell and reached out with the hand holding the pipe to try and gain some balance. The pipe fell from his shoulder and struck him on the hand, crushing two fingers and amputating another on his right hand.

Incident Summary

On June 2, 2016, a worker at Electrical Energy Systems Corp. in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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