JAMAS Enterprises, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
| Employer | JAMAS Enterprises, LLC | Report ID | 2023087345 |
| Address | 3407 Walters Road | City, State ZIP | SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13209 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423810 | Inspection # | 1690812 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.10000, -76.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a cable on an overhead door. After releasing the overhead door braking mechanism, the overhead door raised approximately 2 feet while the employee was holding the cable. The employee's fingers were amputated when they were pulled between the cable and bar.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2023, a worker at JAMAS Enterprises, LLC in SYRACUSE, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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