Nortek Powder Coating LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ROME, NEW YORK
| Employer | Nortek Powder Coating LLC | Report ID | 20191212930 |
| Address | 5900 Powder Coating LLC | City, State ZIP | ROME, NEW YORK 13440 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325510 | Inspection # | 1458248 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.20000, -75.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a left index fingertip amputation while operating a grinding machine and clearing material that was stuck on the screw.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2019, a worker at Nortek Powder Coating LLC in ROME, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
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