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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018054755 · 5/16/2018 · PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Grinders, abraders

Employer

Name
PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC.
Location
18015 ST. RT. 65, JACKSON CENTER, OHIO, 45334
NAICS
326160
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On May 16, 2018, an employee was using a stationary disc grinder to grind the edge on metal stock when his left thumb contacted the disc, amputating his thumb tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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