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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018043477 · 4/11/2018 · Boral Roofing LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
Boral Roofing LLC
Location
200 Story Rd, LAKE WALES, FLORIDA, 33898
NAICS
423330
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was clearing sand from a conveyor belt when his pinky finger was caught and amputated between the belt and pulley. The belt and pulley were unguarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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