BETHLEHEM PRECAST, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | BETHLEHEM PRECAST, INC. | Report ID | 2017065081 |
| Address | 835 EAST NORTH STREET | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18017 |
| Event Date | June 5, 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 | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | 1240636 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.62000, -75.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a table saw to cut wood when the saw kicked back and pulled his hand into the blade, amputating his right thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2017, a worker at BETHLEHEM PRECAST, INC. in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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