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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017087568 · 8/8/2017 · Cray Valley USA LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Valves, nozzles

Employer

Name
Cray Valley USA LLC
Location
16150 Jordan Street, CHATOM, ALABAMA, 36518
NAICS
325180
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning an energized rotary valve when it amputated the employee's right index finger at the second joint. The valve was not locked out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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