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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018065366 · 6/2/2018 · Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Valves, nozzles

Employer

Name
Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas, Inc.
Location
48 Morningstar Road, HOULTON, MAINE, 04730
NAICS
311999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a rotary star valve when the valve actuated and amputated the employee's left thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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