Amputations

Name: Amputations at Syracuse Glass Co Inc
Start: 3/9/2018

1 amputation · 2018032378 · 3/9/2018 · Syracuse Glass Co Inc

Severity

Hospitalized: 0
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 maintenance, cleaning
Source: Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
Secondary source: Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name: Syracuse Glass Co Inc
Location: 1 General Motors Drive, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, 13206
NAICS: 327215
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting tempering rollers and cleaning belts on equipment when the employee's glove was pulled into the pulley, resulting in an amputation of the right pinky finger. The equipment was running at the time.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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