REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PATTERSON, NEW YORK
| Employer | REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211127 |
| Address | 39 Jon Barrett Road | City, State ZIP | PATTERSON, NEW YORK 12563 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333993 | Inspection # | 1715242 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.46000, -73.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was brushing sawdust from a band saw when the top of his ring finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2023, a worker at REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc. in PATTERSON, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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