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MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED in MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report ID 2018088904
Address 7000 ALBURTIS ROAD City, State ZIP MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA 18062
Event Date August 28, 2018 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 336120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.51000, -75.57000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving an axle into position when it shifted, crushing his left middle finger against the springs. His fingertip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On August 28, 2018, a worker at MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED in MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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