Uni-Cast, LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Uni-Cast, LLC | Report ID | 2024021661 |
| Address | 11 Industrial Dr. | City, State ZIP | LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03053 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Forging machinery |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331313 | Inspection # | 1730741 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.92000, -71.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at an oven in a foundry. When he closed the oven, its door closed on his left index finger. The finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2024, a worker at Uni-Cast, LLC in LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with forging machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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