HOUCK SERVICES, INCORPORATED
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MILLERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | HOUCK SERVICES, INCORPORATED | Report ID | 20181212894 |
| Address | 33A N High St | City, State ZIP | MILLERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17062 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55000, -77.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a saw to bevel a 2x4 and amputated a thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2018, a worker at HOUCK SERVICES, INCORPORATED in MILLERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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