Lakeview Forge Co
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lakeview Forge Co | Report ID | 2017087658 |
| Address | 1725 Pittsburgh Avenue | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16505 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 | Inspection # | 1255967 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.10000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a 400-ton press when his right hand became caught in the press die. His index and middle fingers had to be surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2017, a worker at Lakeview Forge Co in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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