Unique Fabrications, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — SHIPPENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Unique Fabrications, Inc. | Report ID | 20241211840 |
| Address | 19059 Paint Blvd | City, State ZIP | SHIPPENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16254 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Stationary saws band |
| Secondary Source | Machine guards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1796638 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -79.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting tubing into " segments on an automatic band saw. He went to brush away scrap material and his left hand got caught in the blade. The employee's little finger was partially amputated, his ring and middle fingers were lacerated, and he required surgery. A guard was in place at the time.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2024, a worker at Unique Fabrications, Inc. in SHIPPENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stationary saws band identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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