Perryman Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COAL CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Perryman Company | Report ID | 2023021543 |
| Address | 625 Technology Drive | City, State ZIP | COAL CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA 15423 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.05000, -79.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a piece of bar material inside a hydraulic vise on a band saw machine. The switch was toggled closed, crushing the employee's left middle finger in the vise. The finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2023, a worker at Perryman Company in COAL CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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