Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NICHOLS PORTLAND, LLC, 2400 CONGRESS STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE 04102
on , Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
On 4/13/15, at approximately 5:00 p.m., an employee was setting up a metal grinding machine. During the setup process, he attempted to remove the part that was to be worked on. The manual control was in the reverse position at the time. As he pushed the job button with his right hand, his left ring finger was caught between the part and a machine guide, amputating his fingertip.