GSM METALS, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | GSM METALS, INC. | Report ID | 2017065969 |
| Address | 40 KENNY DRIVE | City, State ZIP | CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND 02920 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331491 | Inspection # | 1243972 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.74000, -71.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a left ring finger amputation while operating a chopper machine to cut metal scrap.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2017, a worker at GSM METALS, INC. in CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND 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 metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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