Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1236012.015 - Superior Forge And Steel Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Superior Forge And Steel Corporation
597 Commerce Avenue
New Castle, PA 16101
Mailing Address:
597 Commerce Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333519
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/21/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 06/21/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1219340 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on May 23, 2017, Employee #1 was operating a bandsaw. While the saw was running, he stopped to use an air gun to blow excess metal chips from the area. Employee' #1s glove became caught on the blade of the bandsaw. His hand was pulled into the saw blade that amputated the index finger on his right hand. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he underwent treatment on the finger amputation and was then hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputation, Bandsaw, Finger
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1236012.015 | 31 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |
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