Mohawk Fine Papers INC.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — COHOES, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mohawk Fine Papers INC. in COHOES, NEW YORK
Employer Mohawk Fine Papers INC. Report ID 20181213077
Address 465 Saratoga Street City, State ZIP COHOES, NEW YORK 12047
Event Date December 21, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Paper production machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 322121 Inspection # 1368840
GPS Coordinates 42.75000, -73.70000

Incident Narrative

An employee was threading paper onto a spool when his hand was caught in the rollers crushing his right arm.

Incident Summary

On December 21, 2018, a worker at Mohawk Fine Papers INC. in COHOES, NEW YORK suffered crushing injuries to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with paper production machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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