Greif, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Greif, Inc. | Report ID | 20201110493 |
| Address | 491 North Street | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT 06096 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2020 | Outcome | 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322219 | Inspection # | 1502079 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.93000, -72.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a scrap chopper and amputated multiple fingers.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2020, a worker at Greif, Inc. in WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT 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 metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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