Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1428310.015 - Progressive Converting Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Progressive Converting Inc.
1104 North Park Drive
Hazleton, PA 18202
Mailing Address:
109 Maplewood Drive, Hazleton, PA 18202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 322231/Die-Cut Paper and Paperboard Office Supplies Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/06/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1493751 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on August 29, 2019, an employee was troubleshooting a motor conveyor when his thumb was caught between the conveyor motor sprocket and chain. The employee suffered an amputation to the tip of his left thumb and was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Caught Between, Chain, Conveyor, Partial Amputation, Sprocket, Thumb, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1428310.015 | 45 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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