ASR Group
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — YONKERS, NEW YORK
| Employer | ASR Group | Report ID | 20161211256 |
| Address | 1 Federal Street | City, State ZIP | YONKERS, NEW YORK 10705 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311314 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.92000, -73.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the sensor of a valve. As he was closing the lid, he lost control of it. When he attempted to grab the lid so it did not slam, it crushed and partially amputated his right third fingernail.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2016, a worker at ASR Group in YONKERS, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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