ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PENNSAUKEN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC. | Report ID | 2016010451 |
| Address | 9000 RIVER ROAD | City, State ZIP | PENNSAUKEN, NEW JERSEY 08110 |
| Event Date | January 17, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331316 | Inspection # | 1120619 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -75.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated the right middle fingertip while using the die machine.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2016, a worker at ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC. in PENNSAUKEN, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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