Donald B. Remmey, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — LEHIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Donald B. Remmey, Inc. | Report ID | 20181112178 |
| Address | 523 Mill Rd. | City, State ZIP | LEHIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18235 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1363046 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -75.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a stuck piece of wood from a gang rip saw when the employee's hand was caught by the rotating blade, causing a severe laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2018, a worker at Donald B. Remmey, Inc. in LEHIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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