J.D. Eckman, Incorporated
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | J.D. Eckman, Incorporated | Report ID | 2017010095 |
| Address | Routes 741 and 283 | City, State ZIP | LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17601 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1203908 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.08000, -76.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting in a dowel drilling operation and attempting to steady the drill when his glove was caught in the drill bit. His left fourth fingertip was then amputated by the drill bit.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2017, a worker at J.D. Eckman, Incorporated in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2021 | Brumbaugh Lumber LLC | SHIRLEYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA | Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia | Hosp. |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Daryl Flood Logistics, Inc. | AUSTIN, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Kraft Heinz Company | FREMONT, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Frozen Specialties, Inc. | ARCHBOLD, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 28, 2016 | Colorado Premium | DENVER, COLORADO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 9, 2017 | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | GEARY, OKLAHOMA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 4, 2020 | MULE HIDE MANUFACTURING CO., INC. | CORNELL, WISCONSIN | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 19, 2016 | General Dynamics | KILGORE, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |