ROCHESTER SHOE TREE CO., INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ASHLAND, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | ROCHESTER SHOE TREE CO., INC. | Report ID | 2016065748 |
| Address | 1 CEDAR LANE | City, State ZIP | ASHLAND, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03217 |
| Event Date | June 27, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 | Inspection # | 1159886 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.70000, -71.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left index finger was amputated while operating a wood chop saw to cut pant bars for hangers.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2016, a worker at ROCHESTER SHOE TREE CO., INC. in ASHLAND, NEW HAMPSHIRE 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 sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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