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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015010075 · 1/5/2015 · Steves & Sons

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Steves & Sons
Location
203 Humble Ave, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78225
NAICS
321911
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employee was using her gloved hands to clean the glue-spreader machine while it was operational. The doctor rollers were not open, and the employee's glove got caught between the rollers, pulling her hand inside. Her right-hand ring and middle fingers were crushed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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