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Min-Max Machine LTD

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Min-Max Machine LTD in RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK
Employer Min-Max Machine LTD Report ID 2015085421
Address 1971 Pond Rd City, State ZIP RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK 11779
Event Date August 4, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 336999 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.79000, -73.11000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to replace an air-conditioning louver on an inside duct when an air filtration unit fell and struck the employee's right pinky finger.

Incident Summary

On August 4, 2015, a worker at Min-Max Machine LTD in RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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