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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017054066 · 5/4/2017 · Metra Electronics Corporation

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Grinding, polishing machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Metra Electronics Corporation
Location
460 Walker Street, HOLLY HILL, FLORIDA, 32117
NAICS
336322
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a pedestal sander to sand down the edges on a piece of metal using an 80 grit disc. While he was pushing the metal into the sander, the metal buckled and his left hand went into the face of the disc, amputating his left index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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