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Avulsions, enucleations

1 hospitalization · 2018021720 · 2/20/2018 · Prince Rubber & Plastics Co. Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Avulsions, enucleations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Prince Rubber & Plastics Co. Inc.
Location
137 Arthur Street, BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 14207
NAICS
326291
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a rubber milling/mixing machine when his left hand became caught in the mill. He was able to remove it, but the skin was separated from his hand, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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