GEA Refrigeration NA, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | GEA Refrigeration NA, Inc. | Report ID | 2015021145 |
| Address | 3475 Board Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17406 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333912 | Inspection # | 1036447 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.02000, -76.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking the bolts out of an 8-inch flange when the 40 lb. flange fell 1 inch onto his left pointer finger, resulting in a laceration. The finger had to be amputated at the knuckle at York Hospital.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2015, a worker at GEA Refrigeration NA, Inc. in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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