Polysciences, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — WARRINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Polysciences, Inc. | Report ID | 2019044349 |
| Address | 400 Valley Road | City, State ZIP | WARRINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18976 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325110 | Inspection # | 1397849 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.21000, -75.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While troubleshooting a clogged pump an employee's fingertip was amputated by the gears in the pump motor.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2019, a worker at Polysciences, Inc. in WARRINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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