Charter Plastics, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TITUSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Charter Plastics, Inc. | Report ID | 2018099197 |
| Address | 221 South Perry Street | City, State ZIP | TITUSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16354 |
| Event Date | September 5, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1354672 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.62000, -79.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left index finger was caught in a pipe crimp cutter as he used it to cut a piece of tape. The employee's left index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2018, a worker at Charter Plastics, Inc. in TITUSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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