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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018054583 · 5/11/2018 · East Penn Manufacturing

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Welding machinery

Employer

Name
East Penn Manufacturing
Location
102 Deka Road, LYON STATION, PENNSYLVANIA, 19536
NAICS
335912
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee placed a cover in a welder and hit the two-hand control. The cover was not situated correctly. As the employee attempted to adjust it, the welder amputated the employee's right index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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