Penske Truck Leasing, LP.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BERWYN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Penske Truck Leasing, LP. | Report ID | 2020088181 |
| Address | 1050 West Swedesford Road | City, State ZIP | BERWYN, PENNSYLVANIA 19312 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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) | 811121 | Inspection # | 1491505 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.06000, -75.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a sheet metal bender. The machine amputated the tip of the employee's left thumb.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2020, a worker at Penske Truck Leasing, LP. in BERWYN, PENNSYLVANIA 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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