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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015129842 · 12/11/2015 · Epco Extrusion Painting Company

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
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Secondary source
Racks-garment and other

Employer

Name
Epco Extrusion Painting Company
Location
4605 Lake Park Road, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO, 44512
NAICS
331318
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While moving a cart off the line, the rack swung back and pinched the tip of the employee's right hand middle finger between the rack and the rolling cart resulting in amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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