Walker Magnetics
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Walker Magnetics | Report ID | 20191212675 |
| Address | 600 Day Hill Road | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06095 |
| Event Date | December 10, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1452911 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -72.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting metal on a shear. As he pushed material into the shear, the machine started. His finger was crushed and the tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2019, a worker at Walker Magnetics in WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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