Pennmark Technologies Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Pennmark Technologies Corporation | Report ID | 2019054760 |
| Address | 1170 Lower Demunds Rd | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA 18612 |
| Event Date | May 10, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1420817 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.33000, -75.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary worker was operating a press brake to bend a 70mm piece of sheet metal. Their right hand was caught in the press when it was actuated resulting in amputation of the thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2019, a worker at Pennmark Technologies Corporation in DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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