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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118912 · 11/24/2015 · Nature's Path USA II LLC

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
Special process machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Nature's Path USA II LLC
Location
W227N6088 Sussex Road, SUSSEX, WISCONSIN, 53089
NAICS
311230
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While attempting to clean a jet foam airlock, an employee's fingertips were struck and amputated by the spinning part ("squirrel cage") of the airlock.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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