ErtelAlsop
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — KINGSTON, NEW YORK
| Employer | ErtelAlsop | Report ID | 2025032133 |
| Address | 132 Flatbush Avenue | City, State ZIP | KINGSTON, NEW YORK 12401 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2025 | 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 | Shearing machinery |
| Secondary Source | Machine guards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333249 | Inspection # | 1811996 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.94000, -73.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a shear machine to trim material. While making the cut, the shear blade came down on the employee's fingers, lacerating the top of their left middle and index fingers. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery. The machine was guarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2025, a worker at ErtelAlsop in KINGSTON, 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 shearing machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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