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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016109714 · 10/14/2016 · Steelcase 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 regular operation
Source
Brake presses

Employer

Name
Steelcase Inc.
Location
214 S Jefferson St SE, ATHENS, ALABAMA, 35611
NAICS
423210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating the hydraulic press brake. The pull back safety device malfunctioned and the employee's right thumb was caught in the machinery resulting in a thumb tip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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