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Armstrong Pumps Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Armstrong Pumps Inc. in NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK
Employer Armstrong Pumps Inc. Report ID 2016043016
Address 93 East Avenue City, State ZIP NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK 14120
Event Date April 11, 2016 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Drills-stationary
Secondary Source Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Industry (NAICS) 333911 Inspection # 1141033
GPS Coordinates 43.04000, -78.88000

Incident Narrative

While using a magnetic drill, an employee's gloved hand was drawn into the drill, amputating the right thumb above the first knuckle.

Incident Summary

On April 11, 2016, a worker at Armstrong Pumps Inc. in NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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