NLMK Pennsylvania
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — FARRELL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | NLMK Pennsylvania | Report ID | 2017098718 |
| Address | 15 Roemer Blvd. | City, State ZIP | FARRELL, PENNSYLVANIA 16121 |
| Event Date | September 11, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -80.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were using a portable hydraulic press to remove a part from a machine during maintenance operations. The portable hydraulic press weighs 40 to 50 pounds and is about half the size of a coffee can. The portable press disengaged during operation and fell off the machine, striking and amputating the injured employee's left pinky finger.
Incident Summary
On September 11, 2017, a worker at NLMK Pennsylvania in FARRELL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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