Creed Monarch, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Creed Monarch, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021278 |
| Address | 1 Pucci Park | City, State ZIP | NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT 06050 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinding, polishing machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1217876 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -72.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was de-burring a machine part when the employee's right fingertip contacted the machine and was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2017, a worker at Creed Monarch, Inc. in NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinding, polishing machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | Sabrosura Foods, LLC | MONROE, WISCONSIN | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 26, 2019 | GATES CORP. | IOLA, KANSAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 17, 2019 | MAC ITS LLC | VANDALIA, OHIO | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Alatrade Foods, LLC | ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Schlage Lock Company LLC | CINCINNATI, OHIO | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Nov 3, 2015 | Krueger Bearings, Inc. | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 29, 2017 | CENTRIA LLC | SHERIDAN, ARKANSAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 19, 2017 | Keystone Fire Protection Co. | MARCUS HOOK, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Amp. |