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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015097044 · 9/24/2015 · Twin City Fan

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Drives-chain, leather, fabric, vee belt
Secondary source
Drums, pulleys, sheaves

Employer

Name
Twin City Fan
Location
2201 North Ohlman Street, MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57301
NAICS
333412
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing the drive belts on a fan unit. His left ring finger got caught between one of the drive belts and the motor pulley/sheath as the belt turned on the pulley. His left ring finger was amputated below the first joint and he required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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