Slant Fin
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GLEN COVE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Slant Fin | Report ID | 2017098472 |
| Address | 40 Garvies Point Rd. | City, State ZIP | GLEN COVE, NEW YORK 11542 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333414 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.85000, -73.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making a bracket on a power press when his left hand contacted the moving components in the press, partially amputating his index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2017, a worker at Slant Fin in GLEN COVE, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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