All American Poly Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | All American Poly Corporation | Report ID | 2023043107 |
| Address | 40 Turner Place | City, State ZIP | PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY 08854 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | 1662133 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55000, -74.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was evaluating an issue with a shaft in a winder. The employee's left index, middle, and ring fingers got caught between the belt drive and sprocket, resulting in one finger amputation at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2023, a worker at All American Poly Corporation in PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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