TDK - Lambda Americas Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEPTUNE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | TDK - Lambda Americas Inc | Report ID | 2017032577 |
| Address | 405 Essex Road | City, State ZIP | NEPTUNE, NEW JERSEY 07754 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2017 | 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | 1223295 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.22000, -74.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a finger amputation while placing pieces in a press brake.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2017, a worker at TDK - Lambda Americas Inc in NEPTUNE, NEW JERSEY 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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