Hoffman International Inc.
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Hoffman International Inc. | Report ID | 2020087364 |
| Address | 300 S Randolphville Rd | City, State ZIP | PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY 08854 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | 1488678 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55000, -74.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a crane. The employee's right index finger was stuck in a pinch point, and the fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2020, a worker at Hoffman International Inc. in PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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