Windkits, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Windkits, LLC | Report ID | 2015129246 |
| Address | 7346 Penn Drive | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18106 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333611 | Inspection # | 1110626 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -75.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a PLC saw and amputated part of four fingers when his left hand came in contact with the saw blade.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2015, a worker at Windkits, LLC in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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