Incident date: 2023-03-30
NAICS industry code: 493110

A mechanic was checking and adjusting the automated sort machine when the swinging arm swung out and the hinge pinched his index finger, resulting in amputation.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
code_source: title: Machinery, unspecified
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
severity: high