Molding Solutions Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — ROME, NEW YORK
| Employer | Molding Solutions Inc | Report ID | 2018043785 |
| Address | 6247 Rte 233 | City, State ZIP | ROME, NEW YORK 13440 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16000, -75.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to clear plastic from a machine's ram when it cycled. The employee's right middle finger was then caught between the ram and a mold, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2018, a worker at Molding Solutions Inc in ROME, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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