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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016065664 · 6/24/2016 · TENNECO, 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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Welding machinery

Employer

Name
TENNECO, INC.
Location
1601 HIGHWAY 49B NORTH, PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS, 72450
NAICS
336399
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a rod welder when a coworker pushed a valve that closed on the employee's right index finger, amputating it at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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