Rubb Building Systems
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SANFORD, MAINE
| Employer | Rubb Building Systems | Report ID | 20181212376 |
| Address | 1 Rubb Lane | City, State ZIP | SANFORD, MAINE 04073 |
| Event Date | December 3, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | 1364417 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.39000, -70.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting 4x4x15 pieces of steel on a wall saw. While positioning the steel, the employee's right hand was pinched between the hydraulic clamp and the steel. The right pinky was degloved up to the second knuckle. The employee required a medical amputation of the pinky just below the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2018, a worker at Rubb Building Systems in SANFORD, MAINE 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 sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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