Golub Corporation
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — ALTAMONT, NEW YORK
| Employer | Golub Corporation | Report ID | 2016076168 |
| Address | Building 9 Northeast Industrial Park, 2 Van Buren Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ALTAMONT, NEW YORK 12009 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.70000, -74.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing outside of the restroom when his hand was placed in or near the door jam as a coworker opened the door from the inside. The employee's hand was pinned between the side of the door and the door jam, partially amputating the left ring finger from the mid-nail.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2016, a worker at Golub Corporation in ALTAMONT, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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