Armster Reclaimed Lumber
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Armster Reclaimed Lumber | Report ID | 20231210977 |
| Address | 246 S Main St | City, State ZIP | EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06088 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -72.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing the blade on a band saw. As he was tightening the band, the device that held the blade in place repeatedly popped off. He was trying to secure it when his fingertip was crushed, then caught between the blade and the housing. His finger was broken and the tip was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2023, a worker at Armster Reclaimed Lumber in EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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