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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021509 · 2/17/2024 · Novo Precision LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thumb(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Stationary drills, milling machinery
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
Novo Precision LLC
Location
150 Dolphin Road, BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT, 06010
NAICS
332618
Jurisdiction
1

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.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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