Haysite Reinforced Plastics, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Haysite Reinforced Plastics, LLC | Report ID | 2018088712 |
| Address | 5599 New Perry Hwy | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16509 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.08000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to steady a resin pump that was undergoing a troubleshooting test following maintenance on the pump. His finger entered the path of the pump coupling, which was moving up and down. When the pump closed, it pinched the his left index fingertip, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2018, a worker at Haysite Reinforced Plastics, LLC in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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