Carpenter Powder Products, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BRIDGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Carpenter Powder Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2015107304 |
| Address | 600 Mayer Street | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15017 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2015 | Outcome | 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 | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1096584 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.36000, -80.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right pinky finger was amputated up to the first knuckle while operating a hydraulic press.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2015, a worker at Carpenter Powder Products, Inc. in BRIDGEVILLE, 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 presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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