General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc | Report ID | 2023054609 |
| Address | 156 Cedar Avenue | City, State ZIP | SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18505 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metalworking lathes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336992 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.40000, -75.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a switch on the loading cradle for a metal tracer lathe. The machine cycled, resulting in an amputation to the left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2023, a worker at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc in SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with metalworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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