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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015040331 · 4/7/2015 · LENOX

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
LENOX
Location
301 CHESTNUT STREET, EAST LONGMEADOW, MASSACHUSETTS, 01028
NAICS
332213
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On or about April 8, 2015, an employee amputated the tip of his right index finger when reaching into a peen machine to clear a jam. His index finger got caught between the plastic and the blade. The machine was still running. Protective gloves were not worn at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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