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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015118713 · 11/17/2015 · Twin City Die Castings Company

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Presses, except printing, unspecified

Employer

Name
Twin City Die Castings Company
Location
122 Cessna St NW, WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57201
NAICS
331522
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee operating a hydraulic power press had his right middle and index fingers caught in the point of operation. The employee had the tip of his right index finger amputated as a result.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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