PHARMASOL CORPORATION
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EASTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | PHARMASOL CORPORATION | Report ID | 20181010255 |
| Address | 1 NORFOLK AVENUE | City, State ZIP | EASTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02375 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.05000, -71.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left index finger contacted a moving part inside a pump, which cut off the tip of the finger.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2018, a worker at PHARMASOL CORPORATION in EASTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2019 | GILSTER-MARY LEE | PERRYVILLE, MISSOURI | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jun 4, 2015 | National Cart Co., Inc. | SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Rubberform Recycled Products, LLC | LOCKPORT, NEW YORK | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 11, 2022 | Leviat | CONVERSE, TEXAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Mar 6, 2018 | ALEX PRODUCTS, INC. | PAULDING, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 17, 2016 | Picoma Industries | CAMBRIDGE, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 15, 2022 | ARNET PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION | DAVIE, FLORIDA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 13, 2020 | AIRTECH SUPPLY, INC | HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS | Amputations | Amp. |