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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018021175 · 2/5/2018 · QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC

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
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC
Location
7412 Utica Boulevard, LOWVILLE, NEW YORK, 13367
NAICS
339920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee noticed a belt guard was off-center and was attempting to move the guard when his fingers wrapped around the back of the guard, coming into contact with the pinch point of the belt and pulley. His left index fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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