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Amputations

2 amputations, 1 hospitalization · 2015107951 · 10/23/2015 · Nu-Way Industries, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
2
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
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Nu-Way Industries, Inc.
Location
555 Howard Ave., DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, 60018
NAICS
332322
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 7, 2015, an employee's right thumb was amputated while operating a hardware insertion machine. On October 23, 2015, another employee's right index finger was amputated while operating a spot welding machine. Note to user: This record contains two separate events that were reported simultaneously to OSHA by the employer. These events are captured as one report.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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