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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015085984 · 8/21/2015 · American Eagle Paper Mill

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
American Eagle Paper Mill
Location
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, TYRONE, PENNSYLVANIA, 16686
NAICS
322299
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting the track control on a conveyor when his hand got caught by the chain, partially amputating his left middle and ring fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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