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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016054176 · 5/13/2016 · Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc.
Location
129 Soundview Road, GUILFORD, CONNECTICUT, 06437
NAICS
331222
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance employee was troubleshooting a machine when his right middle and ring fingertips were amputated by the machine's unguarded chains and sprockets.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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