F&S Tool, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | F&S Tool, Inc. | Report ID | 2017032512 |
| Address | 2300 Powell Avenue | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16506 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333249 | Inspection # | 1218652 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.08000, -80.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a roll-in band saw. He was using the roll control to move parts into the blade area and then pulling the cut parts out with his left hand. As the employee was reaching for a cut part, his left hand contacted the blade amputating the middle, ring, and pinky fingers.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2017, a worker at F&S Tool, Inc. in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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