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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017021671 · 2/21/2017 · Ariens

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Handtools-power not determined, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Ariens
Location
655 West Ryan Street, BRILLION, WISCONSIN, 54110
NAICS
333112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing bearings onto an axle hub with a handheld bearing press. The press malfunctioned and became stuck in the down position. When the employee reached into the bearing press to free the plunger, it shot up and partially amputated his left thumb tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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