Pennsylvania Electric Company
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Pennsylvania Electric Company | Report ID | 2024076311 |
| Address | 5404 Evans Road | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16509 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Secondary Source | Screwdrivers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.08000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A manhole cover was being lifted with a screwdriver so that the lifting device's hook could be inserted. The cover slid and came down onto an employee's right hand, causing the amputation of their middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2024, a worker at Pennsylvania Electric Company in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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