Highmark Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Highmark Inc. | Report ID | 2018021610 |
| Address | 1800 Center Street | City, State ZIP | CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA 17089 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 524114 | Inspection # | 1297133 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.26000, -76.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a fan when the blade severed their right middle finger at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2018, a worker at Highmark Inc. in CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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