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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015107489 · 10/7/2015 · ProMedica

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Buffers, polishers, waxers-powered
Secondary source
Doors, except garage and vehicle

Employer

Name
ProMedica
Location
5901 Monclova Rd., MAUMEE, OHIO, 43537
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 7, 2015, an employee operating a floor buffer machine suffered a fingertip amputation when the pinky finger became caught between the machine handle and a door handle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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