Ventana USA
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ventana USA | Report ID | 2018032222 |
| Address | 6001 Enterprise Drive | City, State ZIP | EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15632 |
| Event Date | March 6, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1301350 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.39000, -79.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a miter saw to cut vinyl and contacted the saw blade lacerating all four fingers on the right hand. The index finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2018, a worker at Ventana USA in EXPORT, 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 sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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