Milan Container
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Milan Container | Report ID | 2021042974 |
| Address | 9 Industrial Park Dr. | City, State ZIP | BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03570 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | 1525083 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.51000, -71.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 9, 2021, an employee was assisting in a dumpster collection. His left index finger was crushed when the mechanical sweeper engaged. He was hospitalized and had surgery on his finger.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2021, a worker at Milan Container in BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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