Nonclassifiable · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC., 528 South Cherry St, WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT 06492
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
On or about June 1, 2015, an employee was injured and hospitalized while performing pipe cleaning duties and tasks.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableNonclassifiable
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An employee was working to clean a glue roller with a scraper tool. The tool and the employee's left thumb were pinched between two rollers, resulting in a partial amputation.
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