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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016109479 · 10/7/2016 · Repco 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
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Repco Inc.
Location
1835 E North St, SALINA, KANSAS, 67401
NAICS
311423
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was checking for any obstructions in the dryer when the employee's right hand became caught in the anti-clumping tumbler wheel, amputating a fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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