Fulmer Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Fulmer Company | Report ID | 2021108669 |
| Address | 3004 Venture Court | City, State ZIP | EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15632 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1560252 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.39000, -79.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press when his left middle finger was crushed between its ram and face plate. The press was not guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2021, a worker at Fulmer Company in EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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