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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018077681 · 7/28/2018 · H.B. Taylor Co.

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified
Source: Special process machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name: H.B. Taylor Co.
Location: 4830 South Christiana Ave, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60632
NAICS: 311224
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was washing a spray dryer unit. The rotary valve caused the amputation of the employee's index and middle fingertips.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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