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Kane Innovations K1 Plant

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — KANE, PENNSYLVANIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Kane Innovations K1 Plant in KANE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Kane Innovations K1 Plant Report ID 20201110429
Address 515 North Fraley Street City, State ZIP KANE, PENNSYLVANIA 16735
Event Date November 3, 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 Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 332323 Inspection # 1502165
GPS Coordinates 41.66000, -78.81000

Incident Narrative

An employee was holding a mandrel while operating a hydraulic press brake. When he engaged the foot pedal, his fingers were caught between the mandrel and the top of the forming die. His right index and middle fingertips were amputated.

Incident Summary

On November 3, 2020, a worker at Kane Innovations K1 Plant in KANE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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