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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017054310 · 5/11/2017 · Piramal Glass - USA, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified
Source
Nonclassifiable

Employer

Name
Piramal Glass - USA, Inc.
Location
1000 Taylor Ave., PARK HILLS, MISSOURI, 63601
NAICS
327213
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting a lower deflector trough. As he pulled his hand away and across his body, his right index fingertip was pinched in a baffle. The force of the pinch amputated his fingertip. He was wearing gloves at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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