RBC Bearings
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — TRENTON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | RBC Bearings | Report ID | 2016099204 |
| Address | 400 Sullivan Way | City, State ZIP | TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08628 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1181668 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.26000, -74.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing debris from the rotating tables of a grinder when his right hand came in contact with the abrasive wheel, amputating three fingers.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2016, a worker at RBC Bearings in TRENTON, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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