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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017076204 · 7/6/2017 · Metal Container Corporation

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Metal Container Corporation
Location
1201 Metal Container Ct, WINDSOR, COLORADO, 80550
NAICS
332431
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a piece of equipment that was locked out. He was changing out the pulley and belt with a shaft when his left hand became caught in the pulley and belt, partially amputating his pinky fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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