Bardane Mfg. Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — JERMYN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Bardane Mfg. Co. | Report ID | 20201211722 |
| Address | 317 Delaware Street | City, State ZIP | JERMYN, PENNSYLVANIA 18433 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Casting machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | 1506788 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.53000, -75.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a hydraulic leak on an aluminum die casting machine when the machine was turned on. The employee was caught in the machine and suffered fractures to the shoulder and ribs and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2020, a worker at Bardane Mfg. Co. in JERMYN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with casting machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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