ALCOM, LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WINSLOW, MAINE
| Employer | ALCOM, LLC. | Report ID | 2017098480 |
| Address | 6 Millennium Drive | City, State ZIP | WINSLOW, MAINE 04901 |
| Event Date | September 2, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336214 | Inspection # | 1261334 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.51000, -69.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding a piece of metal (large socket) on a bench grinder when the piece of metal became caught and dragged his right index finger into the grinder, partially amputating it.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2017, a worker at ALCOM, LLC. in WINSLOW, MAINE suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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