The Port-O-Lite Company Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — WEST SWANZEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | The Port-O-Lite Company Inc. | Report ID | 2023032849 |
| Address | 1 Railroad Street | City, State ZIP | WEST SWANZEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03469 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337212 | Inspection # | 1660891 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.87000, -72.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trimming back rails on a table saw. He was clearing a piece of trim when the sawblade struck his hand, partially amputating a fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2023, a worker at The Port-O-Lite Company Inc. in WEST SWANZEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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