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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017065710 · 6/21/2017 · Mechanical Testing, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Mechanical Testing, Inc.
Location
140 Old Orangeburg Rd, ORANGEBURG, NEW YORK, 10962
NAICS
811310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The employee powered down an air handling unit. While it was slowing down, the employee removed a motor guard when it slipped onto the belt/sheave below, making noise and beginning to burn the belt. As he attempted to move the guard, the belt pulled his left fingers into a pinch point, partially amputating the middle finger and crushing the index finger. The machine was not locked/tagged out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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