Proform Powdered Metals, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PUNXSUTAWNEY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Proform Powdered Metals, Inc. | Report ID | 2021032471 |
| Address | 700 Martha Street | City, State ZIP | PUNXSUTAWNEY, PENNSYLVANIA 15767 |
| Event Date | March 23, 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) | 332117 | Inspection # | 1522826 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.93000, -78.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a sizing press. The employee's left thumb was caught in the point of operation, causing an amputation to the thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2021, a worker at Proform Powdered Metals, Inc. in PUNXSUTAWNEY, 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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