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EKL Machine Co.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at EKL Machine Co. in BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer EKL Machine Co. Report ID 2015096319
Address 448 Mill Road City, State ZIP BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA 19020
Event Date September 1, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Lathes, unspecified
Secondary Source Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Industry (NAICS) 333514 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.06000, -74.97000

Incident Narrative

While using a small lathe to polish a shaft, an employee's glove got caught. His arm was pulled under the part, breaking his forearm.

Incident Summary

On September 1, 2015, a worker at EKL Machine Co. in BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lathes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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