THOMAS COMPANY, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | THOMAS COMPANY, Inc. | Report ID | 20191213057 |
| Address | 6587 DELILAH ROAD | City, State ZIP | EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08234 |
| Event Date | December 20, 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 regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1452732 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.42000, -74.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing sheet metal onto a hydraulic shear when his left hand was caught between the down and shear, resulting in a left middle finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2019, a worker at THOMAS COMPANY, Inc. in EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 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 shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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