Steel Building Compents, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EDISON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Steel Building Compents, LLC | Report ID | 2022031902 |
| Address | 2960 Woodbridge Ave. | City, State ZIP | EDISON, NEW JERSEY 08837 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1581317 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -74.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press. The die slid down and crushed the fingers on his right hand. He suffered an amputation.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2022, a worker at Steel Building Compents, LLC in EDISON, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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