Ernest Maier Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILLSBORO, DELAWARE
| Employer | Ernest Maier Inc. | Report ID | 20181010454 |
| Address | 30234 Millsboro Highway | City, State ZIP | MILLSBORO, DELAWARE 19966 |
| Event Date | October 9, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327331 | Inspection # | 1356272 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.57000, -75.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a lintel machine. The machine moved and trapped the tip of the employee's right middle finger, causing an amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2018, a worker at Ernest Maier Inc. in MILLSBORO, DELAWARE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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