Sterman Masser Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — SACRAMENTO, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Sterman Masser Inc. | Report ID | 2018032406 |
| Address | 2 Fearnot Road | City, State ZIP | SACRAMENTO, PENNSYLVANIA 17968 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Sealing, stapling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424480 | Inspection # | 1301275 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.63000, -76.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to unjam material from a bag sealer when a moving part amputated the employee's left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2018, a worker at Sterman Masser Inc. in SACRAMENTO, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with sealing, stapling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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