Simtech Process Systems
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — LEVITTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Simtech Process Systems | Report ID | 2023076045 |
| Address | 47-A Runway Road | City, State ZIP | LEVITTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19057 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333249 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.12000, -74.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a band saw when his right hand was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2023, a worker at Simtech Process Systems in LEVITTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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