AMPHENOL AEROSPACE
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SIDNEY, NEW YORK
| Employer | AMPHENOL AEROSPACE | Report ID | 2018044052 |
| Address | 191 Delaware Ave | City, State ZIP | SIDNEY, NEW YORK 13838 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2018 | 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 | Grinding, polishing machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.29000, -75.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was de-burring a part on a rotating machine while wearing cotton gloves when her glove was caught in the machine. Her right index finger was then amputated at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2018, a worker at AMPHENOL AEROSPACE in SIDNEY, 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 grinding, polishing machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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