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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016010294 · 1/12/2016 · Wonderful Citrus

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Conveyors-powered, unspecified
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Wonderful Citrus
Location
4000 East Goodwin Road, MISSION, TEXAS, 78574
NAICS
311999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee's right hand middle finger (glove) got caught and was partially amputated by a conveyor when the employee reached to remove a piece of rotten fruit.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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