American Hydro Corporation
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | American Hydro Corporation | Report ID | 2022010128 |
| Address | 135 Stonewood Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Motors other than vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -76.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping adjust a servo for hydroelectric equipment in preparation for servicing. The component shifted and crushed the employee's left middle finger, causing multiple fractures.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2022, a worker at American Hydro Corporation in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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