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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015085363 · 8/3/2015 · A.L. SCHUTZMAN COMPANY Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage

Employer

Name
A.L. SCHUTZMAN COMPANY Inc.
Location
N21 W23560 RIDGEVIEW PARKWAY WEST, WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN, 53188
NAICS
424490
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning out a mixer when his right thumb tip was amputated. The mixer was not turned off at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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