Leviat
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Leviat | Report ID | 20241211508 |
| Address | 565 Oak Ridge Road | City, State ZIP | HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA 18202 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 315280 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.92000, -76.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a resistance welder when their left thumb was caught between two electrodes, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2024, a worker at Leviat in HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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