Architectural Glass Industries
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Architectural Glass Industries | Report ID | 2023032543 |
| Address | 9 Turnberry Lane | City, State ZIP | SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT 06482 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327211 | Inspection # | 1658436 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.40000, -73.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting wood spacers for a countertop using a miter saw when the blade grabbed his glove and pulled his left index finger into the blade. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2023, a worker at Architectural Glass Industries in SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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