NPL Construction
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | NPL Construction | Report ID | 2022109093 |
| Address | West Broad Street | City, State ZIP | PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06062 |
| Event Date | October 17, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -72.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a fusion machine to fuse pipes together. As he adjusted a pipe, it pinched his fingers, partially amputating the left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2022, a worker at NPL Construction in PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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