KMH Motors
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | KMH Motors | Report ID | 2021076400 |
| Address | 8 Marshall Street | City, State ZIP | METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS 01844 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Drills-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.74000, -71.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a finger amputation while using a drill during the installation of a car's exhaust pipe.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2021, a worker at KMH Motors in METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with drills-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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