Novo Precision LLC

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Novo Precision LLC in BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
Employer Novo Precision LLC Report ID 2024021509
Address 150 Dolphin Road City, State ZIP BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT 06010
Event Date February 17, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified Body Part Thumb(s)
Event Type Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation Source of Injury Stationary drills, milling machinery
Secondary Source Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating
Industry (NAICS) 332618 Inspection # 1734579
GPS Coordinates 41.65000, -72.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting plastic tubes to length using a milling machine. His glove became entangled in the machine's rotating spindle, causing his hand to be drawn toward the endmill cutter. The top layer of his left thumb was amputated.

Incident Summary

On February 17, 2024, a worker at Novo Precision LLC in BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stationary drills, milling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

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