INV Performance Materials, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — SEAFORD, DELAWARE
| Employer | INV Performance Materials, LLC | Report ID | 20201212009 |
| Address | 25876 Dupont Road #8239 | City, State ZIP | SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973 |
| Event Date | December 27, 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 maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325220 | Inspection # | 1509302 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.63000, -75.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning flakes around a hopper/box. The employee's right hand came in contact with machinery under the hopper, causing injuries to the middle and index fingers. One joint of each finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2020, a worker at INV Performance Materials, LLC in SEAFORD, DELAWARE suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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