Brodart Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Brodart Company | Report ID | 2022021721 |
| Address | 500 Arch Street | City, State ZIP | WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 17701 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337127 | Inspection # | 1590227 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.23000, -77.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to operate a hydraulic press when it cycled unexpectedly, amputating the employee's left ring and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2022, a worker at Brodart Company in WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 amputation.
Context
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