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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016054346 · 5/18/2016 · Elkhart Products Corporation (EPC)

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
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Elkhart Products Corporation (EPC)
Location
3265 Hwy 71 S., FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, 72701
NAICS
423720
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The employee was operating a Hydro T machine that produces copper plumbing fittings. The employee was clearing a jam and amputated the left middle finger and lacerated the left ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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