Skyline Windows LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Skyline Windows LLC | Report ID | 2017043893 |
| Address | 1-5 Plant Road | City, State ZIP | HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY 07604 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.85000, -74.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a standing drill press to drill a round hole into aluminum when his gloved right hand was caught and his ring finger was pulled into the drill bit, amputating his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2017, a worker at Skyline Windows LLC in HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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