R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED | Report ID | 2015031476 |
| Address | 101 PHILADELPHIA STREET | City, State ZIP | HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Clamps, couplings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336330 | Inspection # | 1050134 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.80000, -76.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee cutting the end of a metal pipe amputated the left middle fingertip when a clamp loosened and struck the employee's fingers.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2015, a worker at R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED in HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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