Hubbell Power Systems, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LEEDS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Hubbell Power Systems, Inc | Report ID | 2021054263 |
| Address | 1615 Moores Street | City, State ZIP | LEEDS, ALABAMA 35094 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2021 | 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 | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | 1535507 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -86.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a manual milling machine when his right hand was caught in a mill bit. His ring and pinky fingers were amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2021, a worker at Hubbell Power Systems, Inc in LEEDS, ALABAMA 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 milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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