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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015107339 · 10/2/2015 · Lone Star Beef Processors, L.P.

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Trash compactors

Employer

Name
Lone Star Beef Processors, L.P.
Location
2150 E 37th Street, SAN ANGELO, TEXAS, 76903
NAICS
311611
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was putting a combo inside the trash compactor. Once the combo was inside, he turned on the trash compactor, but the equipment failed to operate normally. He attempted to adjust the combo, and as soon as the combo was adjusted, the compactor reacted quickly and crushed/amputated his right middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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