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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018099162 · 9/5/2018 · DIAMOND PLASTICS CORPORATION

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source
Extruding machinery

Employer

Name
DIAMOND PLASTICS CORPORATION
Location
2323 Marshall Street, LUBBOCK, TEXAS, 79408
NAICS
326122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing the water filter on an extruder. The lid, which was hanging from a hook, came loose and fell onto his hand. His right middle finger was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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