Imperial Pools, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LATHAM, NEW YORK
| Employer | Imperial Pools, Inc. | Report ID | 2021068458 |
| Address | 33 Wade Road | City, State ZIP | LATHAM, NEW YORK 12110 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2021 | 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) | 339920 | Inspection # | 1562051 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.75000, -73.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press to manufacture 18-inch stakes. His right hand was caught in the machine when it activated and the ram bar dropped on his fingers resulting in amputation of his fingers just above the knuckles.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2021, a worker at Imperial Pools, Inc. in LATHAM, 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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