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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016032452 · 3/22/2016 · B & B Industries, LLC

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 regular operation
Source
Slitters, winders-paper production
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
B & B Industries, LLC
Location
3700 Havana St., DENVER, COLORADO, 80239
NAICS
561910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a slitter to cut corrugated cardboard. When he tried to make an adjustment, the input wheel grabbed his glove and pulled his finger in, causing the slitter to crush his finger. His right ring finger was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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