Metaldyne SinterForged Products, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Metaldyne SinterForged Products, LLC | Report ID | 2016010344 |
| Address | 197 West Creek Road | City, State ZIP | SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA 15857 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Assembly presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332117 | Inspection # | 1119447 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -78.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 1/13/16, at 8:30 a.m., an employee was running a manual assembly press with two hand controls installed. While the employee's hand was in the point of operation, the press activated and pinched the employee's left index finger, amputating the tip.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2016, a worker at Metaldyne SinterForged Products, LLC in SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with assembly presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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