Hydro Recovery LP
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — BLOSSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Hydro Recovery LP | Report ID | 2019065630 |
| Address | 10 Boone Run Rd. | City, State ZIP | BLOSSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 16912 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Molten or hot metals, slag |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.67000, -77.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 4, 2019, at approximately 11:45 AM, an employee was judging the weight of a piece of metal (solid slag metal for centrifuge) by lifting it. The metal piece slipped and fell catching the employee's left index finger between the metal and the ground or pallet jack and caused a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2019, a worker at Hydro Recovery LP in BLOSSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with molten or hot metals, slag identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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