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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017010871 · 1/28/2017 · Gerber and Sons

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
Gerber and Sons
Location
100 South Ray Street, BALTIC, OHIO, 43804
NAICS
311111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing out a motor on a drag conveyor. Lock out/tag out was removed and power restored to check rotation. When the motor started, the employee's fingers were pulled into the chain and gear box amputating the left index and middle fingertips. The left ring finger sustained a laceration requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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