H.W. Nicholson Welding & Manufacturing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — APOLLO, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | H.W. Nicholson Welding & Manufacturing, Inc. | Report ID | 2019055345 |
| Address | 3899 Route 66 | City, State ZIP | APOLLO, PENNSYLVANIA 15613 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333517 | Inspection # | 1403980 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -79.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a shear and amputated the left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2019, a worker at H.W. Nicholson Welding & Manufacturing, Inc. in APOLLO, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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