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Veeder-Root

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DUNCANSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Veeder-Root in DUNCANSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Veeder-Root Report ID 2015063887
Address 2709 Route 764 City, State ZIP DUNCANSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16635
Event Date June 19, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Presses, except printing, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 339999 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.46000, -78.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee sustained an amputation of the left ring fingertip while operating a drill press.

Incident Summary

On June 19, 2015, a worker at Veeder-Root in DUNCANSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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