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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016021234 · 2/9/2016 · GM Powertrain

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Pumps

Employer

Name
GM Powertrain
Location
1455 Alexis Rd, TOLEDO, OHIO, 43612
NAICS
336350
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 9, 2016, an employee was performing maintenance on a front-wheel drive prismatic machine. While the employee was working on the coolant tank, the high-level arm was activated, causing the tank pump to start. The employee's right pinky finger was amputated by the pump impeller.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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