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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118664 · 11/16/2015 · Masterduct Inc.

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
Extruding machinery

Employer

Name
Masterduct Inc.
Location
5235 Ted St., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77040
NAICS
326220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

He was making an adjustment to an extrusion machine puller, which allows the belt to go up and down, when his right middle finger got caught in the belt. His right middle fingertip had to be surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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