Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc. | Report ID | 2022109062 |
| Address | 600 East Princess Street | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17405 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -76.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a support jack on the back of a lugger truck. He placed his gloved hand by the edge of the opening as he pushed the jack to make it vertical. The top of the jack swung back and caught the tip of his left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation of approximately 1/4 inch.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2022, a worker at Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc. in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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