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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20161211444 · 12/8/2016 · Zacros America, Inc. (Hedwin Division)

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
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Zacros America, Inc. (Hedwin Division)
Location
220 Lake Drive, NEWARK, DELAWARE, 19702
NAICS
326199
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to free bridged material in a regrind feeder when an auger struck and amputated his right pointer, middle, and ring fingertips.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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