Verso Corporation Androscoggin Mill
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — JAY, MAINE
| Employer | Verso Corporation Androscoggin Mill | Report ID | 2018099096 |
| Address | 300 Riley Road | City, State ZIP | JAY, MAINE 04239 |
| Event Date | September 4, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.51000, -70.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a transmission on a loader/crane. While he was removing a bolt, the flywheel caught and amputated the tip of his left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On September 4, 2018, a worker at Verso Corporation Androscoggin Mill in JAY, MAINE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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