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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017054321 · 5/11/2017 · Michelin North America, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Michelin North America, Inc.
Location
3792 MANCE NEWTON ROAD, DOTHAN, ALABAMA, 36304
NAICS
326211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to dislodge an obstruction in the powdered lubricant applicator unit of tire bead fabrication equipment when his right ring fingertip was amputated by a chain and sprocket.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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