Mavis Discount Tire
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Mavis Discount Tire | Report ID | 2022043635 |
| Address | 1650 South Township Boulevard | City, State ZIP | PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18640 |
| Event Date | April 27, 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 | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423130 | Inspection # | 1608108 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31000, -75.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a vehicle to find the origin of a sound in the engine. He had his hand near the serpentine belt when the vehicle's engine was started. The belt lacerated his left middle finger, causing an amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2022, a worker at Mavis Discount Tire in PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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