Ortronics Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Ortronics Inc. | Report ID | 2020077144 |
| Address | 200 Finn Court | City, State ZIP | FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK 11735 |
| Event Date | July 31, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335931 | Inspection # | 1487079 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -73.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press. The press activated and severed four fingers on the employee's right hand.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2020, a worker at Ortronics Inc. in FARMINGDALE, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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