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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015119003 · 11/24/2015 · AmeriBolt, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Presses, except printing, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
AmeriBolt, Inc.
Location
18060 Alabama Highway 21, SYCAMORE, ALABAMA, 35149
NAICS
423710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing a tool inside of a forging press and pinched a finger between the tool and the mold flange. The right index fingertip was amputated without bone loss.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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