Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1495376.015 - Wabtec U.S. Rail, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Wabtec U.S. Rail, Inc.
2901 East Lake Road
Erie, PA 16531
Mailing Address:
2901 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16531
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 336510/Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/08/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/08/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1666820 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 p.m. on September 29, 2020, an employee was working with a crane operator to load an auxiliary cab onto a CSX platform. The employee used a pipe to ensure proper spacing between the cab and the other equipment previously installed on the platform. When the cab was lowered, the employee's finger was pinched between the cab and the platform. The employee suffered an amputation to his middle finger on his right hand and was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Caught In, Crane Operator, Finger, Loading, Pinch Point, Pinched, Pipe
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1495376.015 | 61 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Assemblers |
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