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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015074444 · 7/8/2015 · Fresh Mark 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
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Food slicers
Secondary source
Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, unspecified

Employer

Name
Fresh Mark Inc.
Location
1888 Southway St., MASSILLON, OHIO, 44646
NAICS
311612
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While cleaning the blade on a slicer, an employee's hand slipped and got caught on a heating element. The employee was unable to free his hand from the heating element before the blade rotated, amputating a finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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