Econo-Pak
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Econo-Pak | Report ID | 2015075268 |
| Address | 535 Route 6 & 209 | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, PENNSYLVANIA 18337 |
| Event Date | July 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Banding, baling, strapping machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488991 | Inspection # | 1083776 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -74.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee operating a baler-compactor was injured at 2:52 PM on July 30, 2015. The employee's right hand was caught between the machine and a raised bucket. The employee was hospitalized overnight and required surgery to amputate two right-hand fingers.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2015, a worker at Econo-Pak in MILFORD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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