Hygrade Precision Technologies, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Hygrade Precision Technologies, Inc. | Report ID | 2020011007 |
| Address | 329 Cooke Street | City, State ZIP | PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06062 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -72.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a grinding wheel when it fell onto his left hand, causing a partial amputation of the left pinky finger.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2020, a worker at Hygrade Precision Technologies, Inc. in PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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