Western Bronze, Co.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Western Bronze, Co. | Report ID | 2019010596 |
| Address | 54 Western Ave. | City, State ZIP | WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01089 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Grinders, abraders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | 1373570 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.10000, -72.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 17, 2019, an employee was setting up a cut-off grinding machine to smooth two castings. When the cutting/grinding was initiated, the abrasive wheel disintegrated and shot out at the employee. The employee sustained a thumb amputation and other injuries to the hand and chest.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2019, a worker at Western Bronze, Co. in WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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