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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018065743 · 6/12/2018 · Clearwater Seed, L.L.C.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified
Source
Conveyors-screw, auger

Employer

Name
Clearwater Seed, L.L.C.
Location
27999 S Mainstreet, CULDESAC, IDAHO, 83524
NAICS
424910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was shoveling pellets into a silo toward the auger. Pellets shifted under the employee when the auger was turned on. The employee's right foot was caught in the auger resulting in amputation of the lower leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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