Penn - Union Corp
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EDINBORO, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Penn - Union Corp | Report ID | 2023109236 |
| Address | 229 Waterford Street | City, State ZIP | EDINBORO, PENNSYLVANIA 16412 |
| Event Date | October 6, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335313 | Inspection # | 1702434 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a punch press when their hand was struck by the blade. The employee sustained amputation of the left middle finger. The machine was not guarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2023, a worker at Penn - Union Corp in EDINBORO, 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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