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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015063426 · 6/4/2015 · CROSSWIND PETFOODS, INC

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
Meat grinders
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
CROSSWIND PETFOODS, INC
Location
402 HWY K-246, SABETHA, KANSAS, 66534
NAICS
311119
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was wearing gloves to handle a hot hose to clean out an auger. The gloves snagged on the auger, amputating the left ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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