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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018077230 · 7/18/2018 · Certified Automotive Warehouse, 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-chain

Employer

Name
Certified Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
Location
2301 S. Ashland Ave., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60608
NAICS
423120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing a chain on a conveyor when another employee activated the conveyor. The employee's right middle fingertip was then caught in the chain and sprocket, causing an amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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