Mestek, Incorporated
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LACEYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Mestek, Incorporated | Report ID | 2022076180 |
| Address | 1909 Cornell Road | City, State ZIP | LACEYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18623 |
| Event Date | July 15, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1609489 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.67000, -76.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending a piece of metal on a brake press. His right hand was caught between the metal and the brake, and his middle fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2022, a worker at Mestek, Incorporated in LACEYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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