Goebelwood Industries
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — FOLSOM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Goebelwood Industries | Report ID | 2018021802 |
| Address | 100 Sycamore Avenue | City, State ZIP | FOLSOM, PENNSYLVANIA 19033 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | 1296812 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.89000, -75.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a panel saw to cut a piece of raw walnut wood when his left arm went into the blade, partially amputating it.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2018, a worker at Goebelwood Industries in FOLSOM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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