Kencove Farm Fence Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BLAIRSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Kencove Farm Fence Inc. | Report ID | 2023087504 |
| Address | 344 Kendall Road | City, State ZIP | BLAIRSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15717 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2023 | 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 | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -79.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring stainless steel wire from a bulk spool. The employee pushed wire deeper into the spool when his finger was caught between the wire and winding mandrel. The employee's left middle finger was partially amputated
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2023, a worker at Kencove Farm Fence Inc. in BLAIRSVILLE, 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 winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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