PA Transformer Technology, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CANONSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | PA Transformer Technology, Inc. | Report ID | 2019065705 |
| Address | 30 Curry Street | City, State ZIP | CANONSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 15317 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | 1407347 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.26000, -80.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting winding pins on a band saw when the pin slipped and the employee made contact with the blade. The employee sustained an amputation to one of their fingers.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2019, a worker at PA Transformer Technology, Inc. in CANONSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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