Saint Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Saint Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Inc. | Report ID | 2020098311 |
| Address | 6600 Walmore Road | City, State ZIP | NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 14304 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327910 | Inspection # | 1492423 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.10000, -78.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mechanic was performing maintenance on an exhaust blower when his finger got caught in a belt/pulley. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2020, a worker at Saint Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Inc. in NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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