LSC Communications
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | LSC Communications | Report ID | 2018055140 |
| Address | 216 Greenfield Road | City, State ZIP | LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17601 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bindery machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323111 | Inspection # | 1322833 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.04000, -76.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A bindery operator's finger was caught in a belt and pulley while pointing to the reflector on the line. The tip of his right index finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2018, a worker at LSC Communications in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with bindery machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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