Markel Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Markel Corporation | Report ID | 2015085553 |
| Address | 435 School Lane | City, State ZIP | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA 19462 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| 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) | 326121 | Inspection # | 1062349 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.10000, -75.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a Preform press (#1) when the pneumatic plate activated and severed the tip of the employee's finger.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2015, a worker at Markel Corporation in PLYMOUTH MEETING, 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 hospitalized.
Context
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