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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017065277 · 6/9/2017 · Hannibal / Lex JV, LLC

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 regular operation
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Hannibal / Lex JV, LLC
Location
6501 Bingle Road, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77092
NAICS
337215
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using the punch press side of an iron worker machine to punch holes out of a piece of steel when his right pinky finger went under the hold-down dog area of the punch press. The press actuated and amputated his pinky fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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