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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017087961 · 8/18/2017 · SEAL TITE 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 regular operation
Source
Bending, crimping machines
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
SEAL TITE LLC
Location
120 Moore Road, HILLSBORO, OHIO, 45133
NAICS
332322
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 8/18/2017, an employee was operating a sheet metal electric power rotary beading and crimping machine to make collars. The employee's leather glove was caught between the roller and the crimping of the machine wheel, and the left index finger was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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