East Coast Metal Systems, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | East Coast Metal Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2020021910 |
| Address | 625 Distribution Rd | City, State ZIP | TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA 26059 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1468029 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.05000, -80.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending gutter straps using a motorized folding machine. The machine clamed on his right middle and ring fingers, crushing them and amputating the fingertips.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2020, a worker at East Coast Metal Systems, Inc. in TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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