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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016099014 · 9/23/2016 · REPUBLIC METALS REFINING CORPORATION

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
Presses, except printing, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
REPUBLIC METALS REFINING CORPORATION
Location
12900 NW 38TH AVENUE, OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA, 33054
NAICS
331492
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a coin press when it crushed and amputated her middle fingertip. The press guard was in place at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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