Weis Markets, Incorporated
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — COAL TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Weis Markets, Incorporated | Report ID | 2015063673 |
| Address | 2 Anthra Plaza | City, State ZIP | COAL TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA 17866 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -76.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 15, 2015, at approximately 4:40 PM, an employee cut off his left middle fingertip and cut the tendons in his left hand while using a band saw to cut pork. The employee was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2015, a worker at Weis Markets, Incorporated in COAL TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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