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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1532544.015 - Valk Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Valk Manufacturing Company, Inc.
66 E Main Street
New Kingstown, PA 17072
Mailing Address:
Po Box 428, New Kingstown, PA 17072
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333120/Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/27/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1769373 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on May 18, 2021, an employee working for a construction machinery manufacturer was attempting to remove a material jam on a powered conveyor. The material was jammed on the conveyor at the material guide attachment. The employee struck the top of the material with his hand instead of using a tool such as a hammer. The employee caught his finger between the material and the conveyor roller guide. The employee received medical treatment with hospitalization for an avulsion to his finger.
Keywords: Avulsion, Caught Between, Clearing, Conveyor, Conveyor Belt, Cut, Finger, Guide, Hand, Hand Tool, Jammed, Laceration, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Material Handling, Power Roller, Roller--Mach/Part, Tendon
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1532544.015 | 37 | M | Non Hospitalized injury |