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Amputations

1 amputation · 20181010694 · 10/17/2018 · Anchor Brake Shoe Company, LLC

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
Presses, except printing, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Anchor Brake Shoe Company, LLC
Location
1920 Downs Dr., WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60185
NAICS
331511
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on a hot press in a semi-metallic area when the shoe became stuck between the insert and side of the box. He was attempting to release the shoe with a pry bar when his glove was pulled into the box, resulting in a left index finger amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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