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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018099510 · 9/14/2018 · Snak-King Corp.

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
Grinders, abraders

Employer

Name
Snak-King Corp.
Location
3133 Industrial Drive, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS, 61032
NAICS
311919
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On September 14, 2018, an employee was changing out a plate on a grinder. The old plate became free, and his finger was caught between it and the new plate. He suffered a fingertip laceration that required medical amputation. The grinder was locked out at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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