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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015063789 · 6/2/2015 · Millwood, Inc.

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
Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Millwood, Inc.
Location
5000 W. Proviso, MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS, 60160
NAICS
423310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On June 2, 2015, an employee suffered an amputation to the right index finger while attempting to unjam a pallet washer. Lockout/tagout procedures were not performed at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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