PSI Packaging Services Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — CONNELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | PSI Packaging Services Inc. | Report ID | 2022021487 |
| Address | 2245 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | CONNELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15425 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.04000, -79.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing debris from a machine when the machine's arm retracted and amputated the employee's right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2022, a worker at PSI Packaging Services Inc. in CONNELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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