Glen-Gery Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Glen-Gery Corporation | Report ID | 2019054565 |
| Address | 1090 East Boundary Avenue | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17403 |
| Event Date | May 5, 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 | Lathes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -76.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was learning to use a lathe when his finger was caught between the rotating chuck jaws and the tool rest adjustment lever. The employees right index fingertip was pinched and required medical amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2019, a worker at Glen-Gery Corporation in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lathes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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