Aarco Products, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — YAPHANK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Aarco Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109159 |
| Address | 21 Old Dock Rd. | City, State ZIP | YAPHANK, NEW YORK 11980 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424120 | Inspection # | 1780424 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.81000, -72.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a panel saw and supporting the work material with his hand when his left index finger contacted the blade. The employee sustained a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2024, a worker at Aarco Products, Inc. in YAPHANK, NEW YORK suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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