NetShape Technologies, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — FALLS CREEK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | NetShape Technologies, Inc. | Report ID | 2021021823 |
| Address | 409 3rd Street | City, State ZIP | FALLS CREEK, PENNSYLVANIA 15840 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332117 | Inspection # | 1519046 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.14000, -78.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing an inspection of a mechanical power press when he bent down to pick up a dropped tool. While standing up, the employee's hand came into contact with the machine's core rod, which moved and crushed his left index finger. The employee sustained an injury that required surgery and a subsequent partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2021, a worker at NetShape Technologies, Inc. in FALLS CREEK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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