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Pennmark Technologies Corporation

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Pennmark Technologies Corporation in DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Pennmark Technologies Corporation Report ID 2017109785
Address 1170 Lower Demunds Rd City, State ZIP DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA 18612
Event Date October 11, 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 Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 332322 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.33000, -75.94000

Incident Narrative

On October 11, 2017, at approximately 9:10 PM, an employee was operating a press brake (equipped with laser guard) to bend a metal part when his right index fingertip was pinched and amputated between the part and the machine.

Incident Summary

On October 11, 2017, a worker at Pennmark Technologies Corporation in DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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