Du-Co Ceramics Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAXONBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Du-Co Ceramics Company | Report ID | 2022109315 |
| Address | 155 South Rebecca Street, P.O. Box 568 | City, State ZIP | SAXONBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 16056 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327110 | Inspection # | 1631500 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -79.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press when it caught his fingers. He suffered partial amputations to the index finger and middle finger.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2022, a worker at Du-Co Ceramics Company in SAXONBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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