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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015063552 · 6/10/2015 · COOPER TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY

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 regular operation
Source
Conveyors-screw, auger

Employer

Name
COOPER TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
Location
3500 WASHINGTON ST., TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS, 71854
NAICS
326211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee removed a rubber boot from a rail car and used his hand to push carbon back into the auger below the rail car. The tip of the employee's left index finger was caught in the auger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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