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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016042755 · 4/1/2016 · Domtar Paper Co LLC

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Paper production machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Domtar Paper Co LLC
Location
301 Point Basse Ave, NEKOOSA, WISCONSIN, 54457
NAICS
322121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning wet lap from a machine when his right hand came in contact with the machine's blade, amputating four of his fingers. His index finger was reattached. The machine was not locked out at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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