Schlotterbeck & Foss
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — WESTBROOK, MAINE
| Employer | Schlotterbeck & Foss | Report ID | 20191213173 |
| Address | 3 Ledgeview Drive | City, State ZIP | WESTBROOK, MAINE 04092 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311941 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -70.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a drum from a pallet when the employee's left middle finger was caught between the drum and pallet, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2019, a worker at Schlotterbeck & Foss in WESTBROOK, MAINE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with barrels, drums-except pressurized identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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