Delhaize America
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — WINTHROP, MAINE
| Employer | Delhaize America | Report ID | 2018054638 |
| Address | 1245 US 202 | City, State ZIP | WINTHROP, MAINE 04364 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cutting handtools-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.28000, -69.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the blade on his safety cutter when the blade lacerated his right index fingertip, resulting in the amputation of a small portion of the skin on his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2018, a worker at Delhaize America in WINTHROP, MAINE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with cutting handtools-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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