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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20161211231 · 12/1/2016 · Millwood 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
Conveyors-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
Millwood Inc.
Location
33 Stiles Lane, NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, 06473
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While replacing a conveyor roller, an employee's right middle fingertip became caught on the chain/sprocket and was partially amputated. The conveyor was not locked/tagged out at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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