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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015021204 · 2/6/2015 · Parker-Hannifin Corporation

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 regular operation
Source
Lathes, unspecified

Employer

Name
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Location
1501 Hayes Dr., MANHATTAN, KANSAS, 66502
NAICS
326220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was polishing a shaft on a lathe with an emry cloth when his hand became caught, pulling him into the lathe and injuring his right hand. He fractured the ring and pinky fingers on his right hand and sustained damage to the flesh as well. His right pinky finger was amputated due to the damage.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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