L.D. Flecken INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — YAPHANK, NEW YORK
| Employer | L.D. Flecken INC. | Report ID | 2016065155 |
| Address | 11 Old Dock Rd. Unit 11 | City, State ZIP | YAPHANK, NEW YORK 11980 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1154585 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.81000, -72.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending metal when their right hand pinky finger was caught between metal rollers and amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2016, a worker at L.D. Flecken INC. in YAPHANK, 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 bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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