National Vinyl, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | National Vinyl, LLC | Report ID | 20191213087 |
| Address | 7 COBURN ST. | City, State ZIP | CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS 01020 |
| Event Date | December 20, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1453046 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.18000, -72.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 20, 2019, an employee received a left thumb tip amputation while using a chop saw.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2019, a worker at National Vinyl, LLC in CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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