Howard Precision, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Howard Precision, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088176 |
| Address | 359 Hounsell Avenue | City, State ZIP | GILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03249 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Lathes, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1338152 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.52000, -71.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was polishing a part on a lathe with sandpaper when the glove she was wearing was caught on the part and pulled her left arm into the lathe, resulting in a left arm amputation at the elbow.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2018, a worker at Howard Precision, Inc. in GILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lathes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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