ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Corporation
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK
| Employer | ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Corporation | Report ID | 2024010508 |
| Address | 50 Midland Avenue | City, State ZIP | HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK 11801 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Saws except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 922160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -73.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a battery-powered band saw to cut a piece of 3/8-inch rod. The saw lacerated his left index finger and cut into the nail bed. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2024, a worker at ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Corporation in HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with saws except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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