Arconic
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Arconic | Report ID | 2017076280 |
| Address | 71 Progress Avenue | City, State ZIP | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA 16066 |
| Event Date | July 8, 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 | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.70000, -80.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 8, 2017, an employee was adjusting a part onto a CNC machine. He used a foot pedal to actuate an air clamp to hold the part in place. His left middle finger was caught between the part and the clamp, amputating his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2017, a worker at Arconic in CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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