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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20171010283 · 10/26/2017 · Drum Parts, Inc.

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 regular operation
Source
Welding machinery

Employer

Name
Drum Parts, Inc.
Location
7580 Garfield Blvd., GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OHIO, 44125
NAICS
332116
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While changing out tooling at a press welder, an employee hit the pedal that activated the machine, resulting in a left pinky finger amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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