Four Star Manufacturing Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Four Star Manufacturing Company | Report ID | 2020065381 |
| Address | 370 Riverside Avenue | City, State ZIP | BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT 06010 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | 1478350 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.67000, -72.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 9, 2020, an employee was operating a full-revolution mechanical power press. The employee's right index finger got caught in the die, sustaining a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2020, a worker at Four Star Manufacturing Company in BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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