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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018088492 · 8/17/2018 · Lynn Proteins, 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
Dairy and milk processing machinery-specialized

Employer

Name
Lynn Proteins, Inc.
Location
W1933 US Hwy 10, GRANTON, WISCONSIN, 54436
NAICS
311513
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

At approximately 11:15 a.m., on August 17, 2018, an employee was attempting to clear a powder buildup that was stuck in a dryer's rotary valve when the employee's right-hand fingers contacted the rotary valve, amputating the ring, middle, and pinky fingers. The rotary valve was not turned off and/or locked out at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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