Ritz-Craft Corp of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MIFFLINBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ritz-Craft Corp of Pennsylvania, Inc. | Report ID | 20161110818 |
| Address | 15 Industrial Park Rd | City, State ZIP | MIFFLINBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17844 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Arm saws, radial arm saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321991 | Inspection # | 1195502 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.91000, -77.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting 2x4" lumber on a radial arm saw when the saw blade lowered on and amputated his right middle finger. The saw was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2016, a worker at Ritz-Craft Corp of Pennsylvania, Inc. in MIFFLINBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with arm saws, radial arm saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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