Cosmetic Essence LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — DOUGLASSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Cosmetic Essence LLC | Report ID | 2015118245 |
| Address | 447 Old Swede Rd | City, State ZIP | DOUGLASSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19518 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325620 | Inspection # | 1109003 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.26000, -75.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a fingertip amputation due to contact with an unguarded chain and sprocket located on the packaging conveyor.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2015, a worker at Cosmetic Essence LLC in DOUGLASSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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