IMI Material Handling Logistics
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | IMI Material Handling Logistics | Report ID | 2021087224 |
| Address | 1201 Kennedy Road | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06095 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.90000, -72.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a pallet/conveyor belt system when his right hand was caught between two metal pallets. He suffered an amputation to the index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2021, a worker at IMI Material Handling Logistics in WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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