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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018032623 · 3/16/2018 · Thompson Pipe Group

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
Painting, priming, metal coating machinery

Employer

Name
Thompson Pipe Group
Location
1003 MacArthur Blvd., GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, 75050
NAICS
331210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a paint machine when the pistons became stuck, so he applied lubricant oil to make them come loose. He was cleaning near the piston by hand when the piston suddenly came loose and caught the his right index fingertip, amputating it.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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