International Container Co. LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | International Container Co. LLC | Report ID | 2020099225 |
| Address | 110 N Bridge St | City, State ZIP | HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS 01040 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332439 | Inspection # | 1496123 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.20000, -72.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 29, 2020, an employee's fingers on both hands were crushed in a press brake machine while bending steel pieces. Eight fingers were amputated. Six fingers were reattached.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2020, a worker at International Container Co. LLC in HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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