Weaber, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — TITUSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Weaber, Inc. | Report ID | 2018010125 |
| Address | 11117 Skyline Drive | City, State ZIP | TITUSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16354 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321912 | Inspection # | 1287464 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.63000, -79.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stacking 12 x 16 boards when a board came down the slide and struck his finger. He suffered a right middle fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2018, a worker at Weaber, Inc. in TITUSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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