NLMK Pennsylvania
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — FARRELL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | NLMK Pennsylvania | Report ID | 2017054168 |
| Address | 15 Roemer Blvd. | City, State ZIP | FARRELL, PENNSYLVANIA 16121 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -80.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was turning an elevated crane load (mill roll) by hand when his left hand was caught in the load. As he pulled his hand free, his left pinky finger suffered an avulsion. His fingertip had to be medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2017, a worker at NLMK Pennsylvania in FARRELL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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