Edgewood Services Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Edgewood Services Inc | Report ID | 2017054008 |
| Address | 1647 Broad Street | City, State ZIP | CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND 02905 |
| Event Date | May 2, 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 | Automobile lifts and hoists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -71.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a fingertip amputation while operating an automotive lift.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2017, a worker at Edgewood Services Inc in CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with automobile lifts and hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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