HPP Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HENNIKER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | HPP Inc | Report ID | 2021010688 |
| Address | 14 Buxton Industrial Dr | City, State ZIP | HENNIKER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03242 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2021 | 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1512348 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.17000, -71.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a drill press and removing boards from the press when the drill bit caught his glove and pulled his finger into the bit. The employee's left ring finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2021, a worker at HPP Inc in HENNIKER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 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 drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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