Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — ROCKLAND, MAINE
| Employer | Douglas Dynamics, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076211 |
| Address | 50 Gordon Drive | City, State ZIP | ROCKLAND, MAINE 04841 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | 1162581 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.08000, -69.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a new belt and pulley when the belt and pulley rotated, amputating the employee's left little fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2016, a worker at Douglas Dynamics, Inc. in ROCKLAND, MAINE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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