ViaTech Publishing Solutions, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BAY SHORE, NEW YORK
| Employer | ViaTech Publishing Solutions, Inc. | Report ID | 2015053288 |
| Address | 1440 5th Avenue | City, State ZIP | BAY SHORE, NEW YORK 11706 |
| Event Date | May 29, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Slitters, winders-paper production |
| Industry (NAICS) | 511199 | Inspection # | 1066738 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -73.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a partial finger amputation while using a cutting machine.
Incident Summary
On May 29, 2015, a worker at ViaTech Publishing Solutions, Inc. in BAY SHORE, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with slitters, winders-paper production identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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