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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 20161110304 · 11/1/2016 · West Memphis Steel Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Crushing injuries

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Brake presses

Employer

Name
West Memphis Steel Corporation
Location
1101 Thompson Ave,, WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, 72301
NAICS
333519
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee's right hand was crushed by a press brake when the material he was holding slipped out of place and caused his hand to enter the machine.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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