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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018021486 · 2/13/2018 · Precision Paper Converters, 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
Paper production machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Precision Paper Converters, LLC
Location
2600 Northridge Dr., KAUKAUNA, WISCONSIN, 54130
NAICS
322291
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 13, 2018, an employee was clearing a jam on a facial tissue converting machine and suffered a partial amputation of the left index fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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