Cardinal Systems Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Cardinal Systems Inc. | Report ID | 2022010763 |
| Address | 3490 Board Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17406 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339920 | Inspection # | 1576174 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -76.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were adjusting vinyl liner under a welding bar. The bar came down onto an employee's left index finger and amputated the tip.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2022, a worker at Cardinal Systems Inc. in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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