Versatek, 400 Steel Street, Aliquippa, PA
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Versatek, 400 Steel Street, Aliquippa, PA | Report ID | 20231110686 |
| Address | 400 Steel Avenue | City, State ZIP | ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA 15001 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326122 | Inspection # | 1712068 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -80.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unjamming the air lock area of a grinder when they suffered two fingertip amputations.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2023, a worker at Versatek, 400 Steel Street, Aliquippa, PA in ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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