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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017098746 · 9/12/2017 · CLAMPCO PRODUCTS INC.

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
Welding machinery

Employer

Name
CLAMPCO PRODUCTS INC.
Location
1743 WALL ROAD, WADSWORTH, OHIO, 44281
NAICS
332510
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing a routine gap-check by operating a resistance welder by foot-pedal. The employee noticed an obstruction before initiating the weld process. While clearing the obstruction, the weld process was initiated and amputated the tip of her left thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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