General Dynamics
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. — BATH, MAINE
| Employer | General Dynamics | Report ID | 20171110746 |
| Address | 700 Washington Avenue | City, State ZIP | BATH, MAINE 04530 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1278364 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.90000, -69.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting ready to insert a part into a shear when his pinky finger was caught in the rollers and pulled into the shear. His pinky finger was de-gloved and his fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2017, a worker at General Dynamics in BATH, MAINE suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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