Zircar Refractory Compsites, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — FLORIDA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Zircar Refractory Compsites, Inc. | Report ID | 2024010565 |
| Address | 15 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | FLORIDA, NEW YORK 10921 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Stationary saws table |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327110 | Inspection # | 1722113 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.34000, -74.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an industrial table saw when it amputated his thumb and caused a severe laceration to his palm.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2024, a worker at Zircar Refractory Compsites, Inc. in FLORIDA, NEW YORK suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stationary saws table identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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