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Amputations

1 amputation · 20161211367 · 12/5/2016 · Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Location
265 Turner Drive, DURANGO, COLORADO, 81303
NAICS
311919
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 12/5/2016, an employee suffered an amputation of the right index fingertip while cleaning the caramel depositor machine when his finger got caught in the air actuated slide that opens and closes.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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