QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — LOWVILLE, NEW YORK
| Employer | QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC | Report ID | 2018021175 |
| Address | 7412 Utica Boulevard | City, State ZIP | LOWVILLE, NEW YORK 13367 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339920 | Inspection # | 1303438 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.77000, -75.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee noticed a belt guard was off-center and was attempting to move the guard when his fingers wrapped around the back of the guard, coming into contact with the pinch point of the belt and pulley. His left index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2018, a worker at QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC in LOWVILLE, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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