Knowlton Technologies, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WATERTOWN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Knowlton Technologies, LLC | Report ID | 2020054535 |
| Address | 213 Factory Street | City, State ZIP | WATERTOWN, NEW YORK 13601 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2020 | 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 | Slitters, winders-paper production |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1476135 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.97000, -75.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at a paper machine winder, cutting plastic and using a razor. The winder caught his right index finger, causing an amputation above the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2020, a worker at Knowlton Technologies, LLC in WATERTOWN, 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 slitters, winders-paper production identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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