DUNMORE MATERIALS
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Crushing injuries — DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | DUNMORE MATERIALS | Report ID | 2021053936 |
| Address | 950 DUNHAM DRIVE | City, State ZIP | DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA 18512 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324121 | Inspection # | 1531454 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.41000, -75.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right hand was caught and crushed in the pulley of an asphalt conveyor.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2021, a worker at DUNMORE MATERIALS in DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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