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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015074284 · 7/2/2015 · Milark Industries, 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 regular operation
Source
Brake presses
Secondary source
Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers

Employer

Name
Milark Industries, Inc.
Location
536 S. AIRPORT RD., MANSFIELD, OHIO, 44903
NAICS
336370
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On or about July 2, 2015, an employee was operating a press brake when it had a mechanical failure. The bolts holding the press up sheared off, and the press came down on the employee's right hand, amputating several fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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