ANVIL INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | ANVIL INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED | Report ID | 20181212753 |
| Address | 1411 LANCASTER AVENUE | City, State ZIP | COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA 17512 |
| Event Date | December 12, 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) | 332919 | Inspection # | 1378385 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -76.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a shear to trim casting. A spring-operated guard failed, and the employee's right index finger contacted the shear resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2018, a worker at ANVIL INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED in COLUMBIA, 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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