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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016010586 · 1/21/2016 · MILLER'S TEXTILE SERVICES INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Sealing, stapling machinery

Employer

Name
MILLER'S TEXTILE SERVICES INC.
Location
520 COMMERCE DRIVE, WAPAKONETA, OHIO, 45895
NAICS
812332
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On January 21, 2016, a maintenance employee was troubleshooting the heat seal machine when it activated while the employee's hand was in a pinch point. The employee's right little finger was partially amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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