Vitex Extrusion, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Vitex Extrusion, LLC | Report ID | 2022064831 |
| Address | 43 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03235 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Extruding machinery |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331316 | Inspection # | 1600272 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.42000, -71.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
During the first billet extrusion, the billet accelerated from a release of pressure. An employee's glove was caught on the extrusion and the employee sustained a finger amputation, two broken finger0, and a fractured wrist.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2022, a worker at Vitex Extrusion, LLC in FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 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 extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
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