Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — AUBURN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. | Report ID | 2022076584 |
| Address | 49 Sword St | City, State ZIP | AUBURN, MASSACHUSETTS 01501 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | 1611043 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.22000, -71.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing at the back of a hopper, operating the sweep blades. The sweep blade amputated his right big toe and the two toes next to it.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2022, a worker at Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. in AUBURN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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