Reitnouer Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Reitnouer Inc | Report ID | 20191111748 |
| Address | 5 E. Pointe Dr. | City, State ZIP | BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA 19508 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336212 | Inspection # | 1446200 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.29000, -75.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a rail press machine. The press amputated the employee's right middle finger.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2019, a worker at Reitnouer Inc in BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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