Heavy Machines, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SKOWHEGAN, MAINE
| Employer | Heavy Machines, Inc. | Report ID | 2020054298 |
| Address | 159 N. Ave | City, State ZIP | SKOWHEGAN, MAINE 04976 |
| Event Date | May 8, 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 | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.76000, -69.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a shim on an excavator arm to install a new pin. The employee asked the operator to lift the arm slightly. His fingers were then caught in a pinch point, resulting in the amputation of his index and middle fingertips.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2020, a worker at Heavy Machines, Inc. in SKOWHEGAN, MAINE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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