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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018099613 · 9/17/2018 · YUASA BATTERY, INCORPORATED

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Milling machines

Employer

Name
YUASA BATTERY, INCORPORATED
Location
2901 MONTROSE AVENUE, LAURELDALE, PENNSYLVANIA, 19605
NAICS
335912
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to unjam lead ribbons in a mill machine when his right index finger became pinched between two pieces of lead, amputating his right index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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