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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018055215 · 5/29/2018 · Closeout Distribution, Inc

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
Conveyors-powered, unspecified
Secondary source
Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools

Employer

Name
Closeout Distribution, Inc
Location
50 Rausch Creek Road, TREMONT, PENNSYLVANIA, 17981
NAICS
493110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was doing preventative maintenance on a conveyor. After applying oil to the chain and sprockets, the employee used a rag to clean up spilled oil. The rag and the employee's right middle finger got caught in the chain and sprocket. About 1/4 inch of the fingertip was amputated. The machine was not guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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