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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016065873 · 6/27/2016 · Central Decal 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
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Central Decal Company, Inc.
Location
6901 High Grove Blvd., BURR RIDGE, ILLINOIS, 60527
NAICS
323111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On or about June 27, 2016, an employee incurred a fingertip amputation of the little finger and laceration of the ring finger on her right hand. The employee was operating a laminating machine when the machine stopped. The employee tried to get the machine started by adjusting the belt. When she touched the belt, the machine started up, catching her fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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