Metallized Carbon Corp.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — OSSINING, NEW YORK
| Employer | Metallized Carbon Corp. | Report ID | 2022086816 |
| Address | 19 South Water Street | City, State ZIP | OSSINING, NEW YORK 10562 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.15000, -73.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were lowering a large, round carbon part (weighing about 75 pounds) from a lathe using an engine lift and strap. They stopped lowering it about 6 inches from the floor. The part then slipped from the strap and trapped one employee's little finger against the floor. The corner of the part amputated the employee's fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2022, a worker at Metallized Carbon Corp. in OSSINING, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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