MPM Silicones LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FRIENDLY, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | MPM Silicones LLC | Report ID | 2018021655 |
| Address | 10851 Energy Highway | City, State ZIP | FRIENDLY, WEST VIRGINIA 26146 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2018 | Outcome | 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.48000, -81.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 17, 2018, an employee was injured while using a drill press. The drill press was set up with a paddle in lieu of a drill bit. While adjusting the speed of the press with his left hand, his right hand held a tachometer. With the paddle spinning, the shaft bent 90 degrees and contacted the employee's right ring finger, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2018, a worker at MPM Silicones LLC in FRIENDLY, WEST VIRGINIA 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 drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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