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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015074820 · 7/19/2015 · BENADA ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Presses, except printing, unspecified

Employer

Name
BENADA ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, LLC
Location
2540 JEWETT LANE, SANFORD, FLORIDA, 32771
NAICS
331316
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a press. The employee was watching the motor and the belt of the press. He reached his left hand in to touch the belt and the belt engaged. His left middle finger was amputated by the belt and pulley.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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