Eriez Manufacturing Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Eriez Manufacturing Co. | Report ID | 20181010957 |
| Address | 2200 Asbury Rd. | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16506 |
| Event Date | October 23, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333298 | Inspection # | 1357365 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.07000, -80.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a shear when his hand got close to the point of operation. When the shear was actuated, the blade amputated his left ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2018, a worker at Eriez Manufacturing Co. in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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