Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PPL Electric Utilities, 1537 Presidential Dr., WHITEHALL, PENNSYLVANIA 18052
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
On January 29, 2020, at approximately 10:50 a.m., an employee was setting up equipment in preparation for cable pulling when his finger made inadvertent contact with the duct dog (cable pulling equipment), resulting in a left pinky fingertip amputation.
HospitalizedAmputationFingertip(s)Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
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