Postler & Jaeckle Corp.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — EAST SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Postler & Jaeckle Corp. | Report ID | 2017076499 |
| Address | 6766 Old Collamer Rd | City, State ZIP | EAST SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13057 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.09000, -76.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a board using a circular saw when the sawblade amputated the employee's fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2017, a worker at Postler & Jaeckle Corp. in EAST SYRACUSE, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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