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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016054032 · 5/11/2016 · SPRINGCO METAL COATING INC.

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
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
SPRINGCO METAL COATING INC.
Location
12500 ELMWOOD AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, 44111
NAICS
332812
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While operating a piece of equipment to cut metal stock, an employee's right index finger was crushed, requiring surgical amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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