Drilling Dynamics LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Drilling Dynamics LLC | Report ID | 20181011079 |
| Address | 336 BOSTON POST ROAD | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 06460 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333515 | Inspection # | 1359470 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.22000, -73.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 10/26/18, an employee was operating a horizontal gun drilling machine when the employee's fingers were caught in the machine, resulting in an amputation of the index finger (1/2 nail) and the middle finger (first knuckle to the tip).
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2018, a worker at Drilling Dynamics LLC in MILFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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