MacLean Power Systems, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ALABASTER, ALABAMA
| Employer | MacLean Power Systems, LLC | Report ID | 2023010740 |
| Address | 1909 County Road 87 | City, State ZIP | ALABASTER, ALABAMA 35007 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2023 | 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 | Reaming machines |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332613 | Inspection # | 1648234 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -86.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was processing a part on a stationary reamer. The reamer bit caught the employee's glove and pulled in the employee's right middle and ring fingers. The machine amputated both fingers.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2023, a worker at MacLean Power Systems, LLC in ALABASTER, ALABAMA 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 reaming machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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