Northtec, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BRISTOL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Northtec, LLC | Report ID | 2016054460 |
| Address | 200 CROSSINGS DRIVE | City, State ZIP | BRISTOL, PENNSYLVANIA 19007 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1150200 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.10000, -74.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a paper cushioning machine, an employee's right hand contacted the cutting blade, amputating three fingertips.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2016, a worker at Northtec, LLC in BRISTOL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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