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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20171211759 · 12/11/2017 · IEC ELECTRONICS CORP.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Brake presses

Employer

Name
IEC ELECTRONICS CORP.
Location
1365 EMERSON STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, 14606
NAICS
333518
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While using a press brake to form a sheet metal component, an employee attempted to reposition the plastic die cover. The press brake activated while the employee's left hand was in the point of operation, amputating three fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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