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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018032867 · 3/24/2018 · ST. NICHOLAS HOSPITAL

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
Food slicers

Employer

Name
ST. NICHOLAS HOSPITAL
Location
3100 Superior Ave., SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN, 53081
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to unjam a food processor when the blades spun and cut her hand, resulting in a right middle fingertip amputation and an index finger laceration.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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