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Amputations

1 amputation · 20161211925 · 12/25/2016 · SGS North Amrerica

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
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
SGS North Amrerica
Location
1902 Independence Parkway, LA PORTE, TEXAS, 77571
NAICS
488320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was clearing a plug in a rotary feeder at the base of the bag filter and amputated four fingers on the left hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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