Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | Report ID | 2021021280 |
| Address | 640 Hopmeadow Street | City, State ZIP | SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -72.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a milling machine when it amputated his fingertip at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2021, a worker at Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
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