Heidler Roofing Services Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Heidler Roofing Services Inc. | Report ID | 20181112092 |
| Address | 2120 Alpha Drive | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17408 |
| Event Date | November 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1362886 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.92000, -76.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a sheet metal bending machine when both hands were caught in the machine. The fingers on both of the employee's hands were crushed up to the knuckles.
Incident Summary
On November 26, 2018, a worker at Heidler Roofing Services Inc. in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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