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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018032718 · 3/20/2018 · Hilite Industries Automotive, LP

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Hilite Industries Automotive, LP
Location
1671 S. BROADWAY, CARROLLTON, TEXAS, 75006
NAICS
336310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a dual portioning valve tester. His finger was in the point of operation when the machine cycled, causing an amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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