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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018021188 · 2/5/2018 · Pretium Packaging, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Shelves, shelving

Employer

Name
Pretium Packaging, LLC
Location
1 Devco Drive, MANCHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA, 17345
NAICS
326160
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a 2x4 to help guide an injection core block onto some shelving when the board slipped, resulting in the block smashing his fingers. His left ring and pinky fingers were severed at the tips with about half of his fingernails removed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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