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American Atelier, Inc.

Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at American Atelier, Inc. in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer American Atelier, Inc. Report ID 2024054489
Address 2132 Downeyflake Lane City, State ZIP ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18103
Event Date May 22, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss Body Part Thumb(s)
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. Source of Injury Stationary saws table
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 337127 Inspection # 1751320
GPS Coordinates 40.57000, -75.47000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a piece of wood using a table saw when the wood got stuck and his left thumb was amputated.

Incident Summary

On May 22, 2024, a worker at American Atelier, Inc. in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with stationary saws table identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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