Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at EAST PENN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INCORPORATED, 102 DEKA ROAD, LYON STATION, PENNSYLVANIA 19536
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was removing a guard and frame from a machine during maintenance work when the guard dropped onto his left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
AmputationFingertip(s)Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
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