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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018099996 · 9/27/2018 · SNF Flopam, Inc.

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
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
SNF Flopam, Inc.
Location
16790 Hwy 405, PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA, 70764
NAICS
325211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a pipe plug and attempting to clear debris from a rotary valve when the valve amputated the employee's right middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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