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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017021805 · 2/25/2017 · EasyPak, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Machine platforms
Secondary source
Jewelry, ID badge lanyards

Employer

Name
EasyPak, LLC
Location
24 Jytek Drive, LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS, 01453
NAICS
326121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was checking flow rates on a material pump. As he descended from the pump platform, his wedding band was caught on an exposed machine screw head. The band pinched and partially amputated his ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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