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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015107941 · 10/23/2015 · Shawcor Limited

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, n.e.c.
Source
Painting, priming, metal coating machinery

Employer

Name
Shawcor Limited
Location
5850 Depot Rd, ALTAMONT, NEW YORK, 12009
NAICS
332312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The employee was resting his hand on a piece of equipment while preparing to calibrate it. He turned to his right and his left little finger and glove were caught in the belt mount of the equipment. He suffered a partial fingertip amputation with no bone loss. The bone was fractured at the tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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