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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015074943 · 7/22/2015 · Seastrom Manufacturing, 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
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Seastrom Manufacturing, Inc.
Location
456 SEASTROM ST., TWIN FALLS, IDAHO, 83301
NAICS
332116
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was making adjustments to the "feed dog" on the multi-spindle screw machine located on the east side of the production building. The machine was energized at the time. The "feed dog" engaged, amputating the employee's left thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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