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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017010026 · 1/1/2017 · Polymer Industries LLC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Winders, unwinders

Employer

Name
Polymer Industries LLC.
Location
10526 Alabama Highway 40, HENAGAR, ALABAMA, 35978
NAICS
326199
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was helping two other employees push a winder back into starting position. One employee's hand was caught in a nip point and the left index fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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