Helms Bros. Mercedes Benz
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FLUSHING, NEW YORK
| Employer | Helms Bros. Mercedes Benz | Report ID | 2019099253 |
| Address | 40-01 168th Street | City, State ZIP | FLUSHING, NEW YORK 11358 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2019 | Outcome | 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 | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | 1430406 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While using a tire machine, an employee's left middle finger was amputated by the coupler and hydraulic mounting post.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2019, a worker at Helms Bros. Mercedes Benz in FLUSHING, 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 special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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