SAMTAN ENGINEERING CORP.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | SAMTAN ENGINEERING CORP. | Report ID | 2020054170 |
| Address | 127 Wyllis Avenue | City, State ZIP | MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02148 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.41000, -71.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was manufacturing 4-foot-long pieces of strip metal into cable hangers. The employee's right middle fingertip was caught in the stamping press. The fingertip was amputated just below the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2020, a worker at SAMTAN ENGINEERING CORP. in MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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