Southco Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — HONEOYE FALLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Southco Inc. | Report ID | 2017099375 |
| Address | 250 East Street | City, State ZIP | HONEOYE FALLS, NEW YORK 14472 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332722 | Inspection # | 1273306 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.95000, -77.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a part in the mechanical power press die area and crushed his left middle finger in the closing die.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2017, a worker at Southco Inc. in HONEOYE FALLS, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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