JPW Structural Contracting Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
| Employer | JPW Structural Contracting Inc. | Report ID | 2022043508 |
| Address | 6376 Thompson Road | City, State ZIP | SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13206 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Secondary Source | Metal plates, metal panels | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -76.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting two large steel plates with an overhead crane and guiding them both with his gloved left hand. The employee's left middle finger was caught between the steel plates, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2022, a worker at JPW Structural Contracting Inc. in SYRACUSE, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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