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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016065864 · 6/23/2016 · Continental Contitech

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Continental Contitech
Location
4142 Industrial Dr., HANNIBAL, MISSOURI, 63401
NAICS
326220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was loading a hose for testing in a tensioner when the clamping mechanism activated while his index finger was between the clamp and hose. When he pulled away, his fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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