Champion Modulars, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — STRATTANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Champion Modulars, Inc. | Report ID | 20181111854 |
| Address | 451 Southern Ave. | City, State ZIP | STRATTANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16258 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321992 | Inspection # | 1361440 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -79.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a board on a rip saw while using a push stick. The board kicked back during cutting and the employee's left hand was drawn into the saw. The employee suffered an amputation of the thumb, and partial amputations of the pointer and middle fingers on his left hand.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2018, a worker at Champion Modulars, Inc. in STRATTANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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