Franklin Bronze Precision Components, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Franklin Bronze Precision Components, LLC | Report ID | 2019010103 |
| Address | 655 Grant St. | City, State ZIP | FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA 16323 |
| Event Date | January 3, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1371020 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.40000, -79.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding a large stainless steel part on a double-end belt grinder when his right index finger was caught between the belt and the grinding wheel, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 3, 2019, a worker at Franklin Bronze Precision Components, LLC in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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