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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016021226 · 2/9/2016 · JOHNS MANVILLE

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
JOHNS MANVILLE
Location
200 WEST INDUSTRIAL BLVD., CLEBURNE, TEXAS, 76033
NAICS
327993
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While attempting to unjam a reefed system, an employee's right hand was caught between the rotary valve and a rotating part in the system's discharge shoot. His hand was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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