OCM Manufacturing
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | OCM Manufacturing | Report ID | 2022054156 |
| Address | 250 Hansen Access road | City, State ZIP | KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1597728 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.08000, -75.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a wire tie machine using an Allen wrench when it actuated, amputating the employee's fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2022, a worker at OCM Manufacturing in KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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