Mechanical Testing, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — ORANGEBURG, NEW YORK
| Employer | Mechanical Testing, Inc. | Report ID | 2017065710 |
| Address | 140 Old Orangeburg Rd | City, State ZIP | ORANGEBURG, NEW YORK 10962 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2017 | 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 | Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.04000, -73.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee powered down an air handling unit. While it was slowing down, the employee removed a motor guard when it slipped onto the belt/sheave below, making noise and beginning to burn the belt. As he attempted to move the guard, the belt pulled his left fingers into a pinch point, partially amputating the middle finger and crushing the index finger. The machine was not locked/tagged out at the time.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2017, a worker at Mechanical Testing, Inc. in ORANGEBURG, 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 cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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