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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017087887 · 8/16/2017 · JBT AeroTech Corporation

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
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
JBT AeroTech Corporation
Location
2000 Post Road suite 7, WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND, 02886
NAICS
488190
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was checking the tension on a v-belt as part of preventative maintenance. When he grabbed the belt, it suddenly activated and pulled his hand into the pulley system, amputating his right ring and middle fingertips. The belt was unguarded and the conveyor was not locked/tagged out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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