DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2019-06-13EdinboroPennsylvaniaHenkels and McCoyMultiple body partsDirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
An employee was working on a powerline pole. The employee was installing an equal potential zone while using a cluster bar that attached to the pole. A chain hangs from the cluster bar, which started swinging back and forth after it was attached to the pole. The employee attempted to grab the swinging chain and came into contact with the energized powerline. An entry wound was present on his hand and an exit wound was present on his chest. He was hospitalized with burns.
2019-02-14EdinboroPennsylvaniaPenn - Union CorpFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was operating a drill press. The bit bottomed out, causing the vise to rotate and crush the employee's left hand. The employee suffered an amputation to the ring finger.