MICROTEK, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | MICROTEK, INC. | Report ID | 2022021056 |
| Address | 2070 WESTOVER RD. | City, State ZIP | CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS 01022 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335921 | Inspection # | 1576636 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.18000, -72.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 3, 2022, around 11:20 a.m., and employee was using a crimping machine to crimp ferrules onto wires when the machine contacted their left index finger and crimped it, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2022, a worker at MICROTEK, INC. in CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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