Finch Paper LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Finch Paper LLC | Report ID | 2025043622 |
| Address | 1 Glen St | City, State ZIP | GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK 12801 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Paper production machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1819218 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.30000, -73.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the converting department when both of his arms were caught in a nip point of a jag machine. The employee was pulled into the machine, resulting in injuries to both arms that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2025, a worker at Finch Paper LLC in GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with paper production machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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