Qualitrol Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FAIRPORT, NEW YORK
| Employer | Qualitrol Corporation | Report ID | 20181212570 |
| Address | 1385 Fairport Road | City, State ZIP | FAIRPORT, NEW YORK 14450 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334419 | Inspection # | 1364857 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.09000, -77.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hydraulic press and amputated his left thumb above the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2018, a worker at Qualitrol Corporation in FAIRPORT, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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