Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Dislocation of joints — LEEDS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2020098545 |
| Address | 8100 Churchhill Ave | City, State ZIP | LEEDS, ALABAMA 35094 |
| Event Date | September 8, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335313 | Inspection # | 1492784 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.54000, -86.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was milling beveled washers on a manual milling machine. As the employee was adjusting the washer, his left glove was caught by the shaft. His left pinky finger was lacerated and dislocated requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 8, 2020, a worker at Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. in LEEDS, ALABAMA suffered dislocation of joints to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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