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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017099030 · 9/20/2017 · American Plant Food Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
American Plant Food Corporation
Location
903 Mayo Shell Rd., GALENA PARK, TEXAS, 77547
NAICS
325314
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear dust from around a rotary valve when his right index finger entered the valve and was amputated above the first knuckle. The rotary valve plug was removed at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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