Blow Brothers Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WINDHAM, MAINE
| Employer | Blow Brothers Inc. | Report ID | 2019065548 |
| Address | 91 Highland Cliff Road | City, State ZIP | WINDHAM, MAINE 04062 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.74000, -70.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was reeling in a winch cable on a garbage truck. The employee's finger was caught between the cable and the winch drum, and the tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2019, a worker at Blow Brothers Inc. in WINDHAM, MAINE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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