Rochling Machined Plastics
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MOUNT PLEASANT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Rochling Machined Plastics | Report ID | 2021021084 |
| Address | 161 Westec Drive | City, State ZIP | MOUNT PLEASANT, PENNSYLVANIA 15666 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1514419 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.18000, -79.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting material at the chop saw and sustained amputation of his right hand.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2021, a worker at Rochling Machined Plastics in MOUNT PLEASANT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the hand(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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