United Steel Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | United Steel Inc. | Report ID | 2020109485 |
| Address | 164 School Street | City, State ZIP | EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06108 |
| Event Date | October 6, 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 | Agitators, mixers-earth, mineral |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -72.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a concrete mixer that was attached to a skid steer and amputated the tip of his right index finger.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2020, a worker at United Steel Inc. in EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with agitators, mixers-earth, mineral identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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