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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018088186 · 8/10/2018 · Nu-Way Industries, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Parts and materials, unspecified
Secondary source
Grinding, polishing machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Nu-Way Industries, Inc.
Location
555 Howard Avenue, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, 60018
NAICS
332322
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was loading a metal part into a machine when the metal part kicked backed, pinching his left middle finger between the part and the table. His left middle fingertip was amputated. The machine was unguarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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