Monro Muffler Brake & Service
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Monro Muffler Brake & Service | Report ID | 2015042269 |
| Address | 95 Mill Creek Road | City, State ZIP | POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17901 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Wheels, tire rims |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.68000, -76.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mounting a tire when his finger was caught between the rim and the caliper. The employee's right index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2015, a worker at Monro Muffler Brake & Service in POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with wheels, tire rims identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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