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Amputations

1 amputation · 20161211655 · 12/15/2016 · River Valley Paper Company

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
Bindery machinery

Employer

Name
River Valley Paper Company
Location
131 N Summit St., AKRON, OHIO, 44309
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On December 15, 2016, an employee was operating a book binder cutter when the machine jammed. As he attempted to clear the jam, the blade came down and amputated his left ring finger's first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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