FCC Allenwood
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — WHITE DEER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | FCC Allenwood | Report ID | 2018043614 |
| Address | PO Box 3500 | City, State ZIP | WHITE DEER, PENNSYLVANIA 17887 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.07000, -76.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a heavy chiller in order to clean the area when the end plate (approximately 300 pounds) fell on his finger while trying to move it. His right middle finger was partially amputated (3/4 inch to the base of the nail).
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2018, a worker at FCC Allenwood in WHITE DEER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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