OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221409493
MAILING SERVICES OF PITTSBURGH, INC.
BLOOMSBURG, PA·
Event description
Employee amputates two fingers while replacing clutch on mac
Investigation abstract
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on November 4, 2021, an employee was assisting a mechanic in replacing a clutch on a machine. The employee entered the danger zone to grab a flashlight while the machine was still running. The employee received a two-finger amputation to the right hand. The employee was hospitalized for these injuries.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 57 M
- Event type
- 2
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