RIDCO, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | RIDCO, INC. | Report ID | 2018054216 |
| Address | 6 Beverage Hill Avenue | City, State ZIP | PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND 02860 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423840 | Inspection # | 1313643 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -71.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was showing a coworker how to run a particular job on a machine press. She was attempting to position a part in the point of operation when the machine actuated. Her right hand was then crushed by the machine, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2018, a worker at RIDCO, INC. in PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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