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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017098811 · 9/14/2017 · MISSOURI PRESSED METALS, 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
Presses, except printing, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
MISSOURI PRESSED METALS, INC.
Location
1200 E Boonville Rd, SEDALIA, MISSOURI, 65301
NAICS
332999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning around a molder press and attempting to remove a part when the press amputated her left middle fingertip above the first knuckle. The machine was guarded and active at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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