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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015020529 · 2/18/2015 · H & H Castings, Incorporated

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Band saws
Secondary source
Lubricating greases, cutting oils

Employer

Name
H & H Castings, Incorporated
Location
4300 Lincoln Highway, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, 17406
NAICS
331528
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a wax/grease stick to grease the blade of a horizontal band saw. The blade yanked the stick, pulling the employee's hand into the blade amputating the left middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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