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API Heat Transfer Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ARCADE, NEW YORK

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at API Heat Transfer Inc. in ARCADE, NEW YORK
Employer API Heat Transfer Inc. Report ID 2021021006
Address 91 North Street City, State ZIP ARCADE, NEW YORK 14009
Event Date February 4, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Band saws
Industry (NAICS) 332410 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.54000, -78.41000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trimming a piece of metal with a bandsaw when the bandsaw partially amputated his right index finger.

Incident Summary

On February 4, 2021, a worker at API Heat Transfer Inc. in ARCADE, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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