Niche Polymer, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Niche Polymer, LLC | Report ID | 2019076969 |
| Address | 880 S. Washington Street | City, State ZIP | RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA 26164 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1414516 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.94000, -81.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing out an 8" pelletizer. The employee's hand got caught in the pelletizer resulting in the amputation of the thumb and index finger. The machine was not locked out at the time.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2019, a worker at Niche Polymer, LLC in RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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