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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017109797 · 10/11/2017 · Kellex, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Kellex, Inc.
Location
121 N. Industrial Road, TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI, 38801
NAICS
337127
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting fabric with an electric knife when his left hand slipped and struck the moving knife blade. He suffered a soft skin amputation to the left middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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