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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015118200 · 11/1/2015 · Flambeau River Papers, LLC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
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
Slitters, winders-paper production

Employer

Name
Flambeau River Papers, LLC.
Location
200 1st Ave N, PARK FALLS, WISCONSIN, 54552
NAICS
322121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

1. On 11/1/15, an employee was changing the reel of paper and caught the left middle finger in a nip point. The finger was amputated to the first knuckle. 2. On 11/11/15, an employee received chemical and thermal burns to the right hand and knee from caustic hydrogen peroxide due to an unclosed valve on the pulp mill equipment. 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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