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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015085740 · 8/13/2015 · Nexans Energy USA Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Winders, unwinders
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Nexans Energy USA Inc.
Location
25 Oakland Avenue, CHESTER, NEW YORK, 10918
NAICS
332618
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 8/13/15, an employee was operating a spooling machine when their left-hand glove got caught on a cable and was drawn into an in-running roller nip point. The employee's left ring fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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