Veeder-Root
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DUNCANSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Veeder-Root | Report ID | 2021020989 |
| Address | 2709 Route 764 | City, State ZIP | DUNCANSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16635 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1514320 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -78.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press to manufacture parts. The employee activated the press with a two-hand control and then reached into the area where the part was located before the ram returned to the top. The employee's left ring finger was caught between the guard and the plate, resulting in a fingertip amputation without bone loss.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2021, a worker at Veeder-Root in DUNCANSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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