PARADIGM Operating Company, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PORTLAND, MAINE
| Employer | PARADIGM Operating Company, LLC | Report ID | 2017021847 |
| Address | 56 Milliken Street | City, State ZIP | PORTLAND, MAINE 04103 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2017 | Outcome | 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1214809 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.70000, -70.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing excess material from the blade of the 90 degree saw and amputated the right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2017, a worker at PARADIGM Operating Company, LLC in PORTLAND, MAINE 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 sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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