Accellent
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TRAPPE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Accellent | Report ID | 2016021691 |
| Address | 200 West Seventh Ave. | City, State ZIP | TRAPPE, PENNSYLVANIA 19426 |
| Event Date | February 24, 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, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339113 | Inspection # | 1129818 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.19000, -75.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing tubing into a draw bench when a trolley caught the employee's fingertip, causing an avulsion.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2016, a worker at Accellent in TRAPPE, PENNSYLVANIA 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, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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