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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015096399 · 9/2/2015 · Apex Tool Group 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 regular operation
Source
Brake presses

Employer

Name
Apex Tool Group LLC.
Location
4800 Krueger Drive, JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, 72401
NAICS
332116
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a brake press. She reached for a piece of metal and stepped on the press pedal. The press cycled and partially amputated her right middle and ring fingers, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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