Great Dane Limited Partnership
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Great Dane Limited Partnership | Report ID | 2017087592 |
| Address | 70 Strick Road | City, State ZIP | DANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17821 |
| Event Date | August 9, 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 | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336212 | Inspection # | 1262015 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.08000, -76.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 9, 2017, at approximately 2:50 PM, an employee was operating a jib hoist to lift a rail component (350 lbs.) when his left index finger was pinched between the hoist rigging and the rail. His left index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2017, a worker at Great Dane Limited Partnership in DANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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