Douglas Dynamics
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures — ROCKLAND, MAINE
| Employer | Douglas Dynamics | Report ID | 20181010808 |
| Address | 50 Gordan Drive | City, State ZIP | ROCKLAND, MAINE 04841 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Drills-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.08000, -69.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hand drill while building a pallet when her finger was caught in the chuck of the drill, resulting in a possible break or amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2018, a worker at Douglas Dynamics in ROCKLAND, MAINE suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with drills-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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