GP Cabinets
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOWARD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | GP Cabinets | Report ID | 2023098740 |
| Address | 276 Spearing St | City, State ZIP | HOWARD, PENNSYLVANIA 16841 |
| Event Date | September 21, 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 | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.01000, -77.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting wood pieces on a table saw when the rotating blade contacted two fingers, resulting in amputation of the index and middle fingers at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2023, a worker at GP Cabinets in HOWARD, 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 table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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