Astoria Generating Company, LP
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — ASTORIA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Astoria Generating Company, LP | Report ID | 2017021607 |
| Address | 18-01 20th Avenue, Gate 1 | City, State ZIP | ASTORIA, NEW YORK 11105 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vises, clamps |
| Secondary Source | Benches, workbenches, saw horses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | 1212741 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.78000, -73.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While fabricating a metal bench, an employee placed a metal clamp on top of the bench. The clamp was not secured and fell on the employee's right thumb, amputating the tip.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2017, a worker at Astoria Generating Company, LP in ASTORIA, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vises, clamps identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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