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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017031988 · 3/2/2017 · Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc.

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, n.e.c.
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc.
Location
4002 Kip Street, MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53718
NAICS
562111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was walking past a waste trommel and lost his footing. He grabbed for the machine and the machine grabbed his glove and pulled his hand in resulting in amputation of the left index, middle and pinky fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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