The Pennsylvania State University
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Pennsylvania State University | Report ID | 2023021286 |
| Address | East College Avenue | City, State ZIP | UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 16802 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -77.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a slicer in the kitchen and lacerated their thumb. The employee sustained an amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2023, a worker at The Pennsylvania State University in UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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