Immunex Rhode Island Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WEST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Immunex Rhode Island Corporation | Report ID | 2017087584 |
| Address | 40 Technology Way | City, State ZIP | WEST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND 02817 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Lathes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325412 | Inspection # | 1255506 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -71.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a lathe when the chuck of the lathe turned unexpectedly and forced the employee's hand against an edge on the tool holder. The employee's left pinky fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2017, a worker at Immunex Rhode Island Corporation in WEST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lathes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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