Polyglass U.S.A., Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. | Report ID | 2018021915 |
| Address | 555 Oakridge Road | City, State ZIP | HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA 18202 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.92000, -76.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on the winder section of a line when the employee's left index fingertip was pinched between the ejector and a roll of product, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2018, a worker at Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. in HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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