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Amputations

1 amputation · 20161211513 · 12/10/2016 · Western Sugar

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
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
Western Sugar
Location
3020 State Avenue, BILLINGS, MONTANA, 59101
NAICS
311313
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting the rolls on a pellet mill and had to jog it when he noticed a burning smell in the firebox. He was attempting to remove a buildup in the pellet mill when his hand was crushed, injuring his left middle and ring fingers. His left ring finger was partially amputated up to the second knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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