Hetran Incorporated
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — ORWIGSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Hetran Incorporated | Report ID | 2016054099 |
| Address | 70 Pinedale Industrial Road | City, State ZIP | ORWIGSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17961 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333298 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.63000, -76.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to join two pieces of metal when a piece of metal fell and crushed the employee's left middle finger. The employee's fingertip had to be amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2016, a worker at Hetran Incorporated in ORWIGSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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