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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015064094 · 6/25/2015 · VISCOFAN USA, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Pumps

Employer

Name
VISCOFAN USA, INC.
Location
915 N. MICHIGAN AVE., DANVILLE, ILLINOIS, 61834
NAICS
326121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee's right middle finger was amputated in the slurry room of the chemical department when he contacted the rotating belts on the slurry pump.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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