ECO III Enterprises Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FLUSHING, NEW YORK
| Employer | ECO III Enterprises Inc. | Report ID | 20171111083 |
| Address | Long Island Expressway, Eastbound, Exit 22 | City, State ZIP | FLUSHING, NEW YORK 11355 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Asphalt and concrete paving machines, pavers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1279004 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -73.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost balance while pouring concrete in a paving machine. The employee's hand was then caught in the machine, amputating a finger.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2017, a worker at ECO III Enterprises Inc. in FLUSHING, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with asphalt and concrete paving machines, pavers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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