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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015010313 · 1/9/2015 · GILSTER MARY LEE CORPORATION

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Screws
Secondary source
Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage

Employer

Name
GILSTER MARY LEE CORPORATION
Location
10 INDUSTRIAL DR., STEELEVILLE, ILLINOIS, 62288
NAICS
311230
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On January 9, 2015, an employee in the bulk pasta area had the tip of his finger amputated while helping another employee replace the 200- to 250-pound mixer screw. His finger got caught between the mixer and mixer screw.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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