GMA Garnet USA
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | GMA Garnet USA | Report ID | 2015107535 |
| Address | 25 Sorrells Blvd | City, State ZIP | FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 19030 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423320 | Inspection # | 1098379 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.17000, -74.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a portable electromagnetic drill press and suffered a severe laceration. This injury later required a partial amputation of the finger.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2015, a worker at GMA Garnet USA in FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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