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Amputations

1 amputation · 20181112201 · 11/28/2018 · Mitchell Metal Products, 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
Grinding, polishing machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Mitchell Metal Products, Incorporated
Location
905 S. State St., MERRILL, WISCONSIN, 54452
NAICS
332119
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On November 28, 2018, an employee was attempting to remove a jammed part from a tumbler door. When the part was removed, the air-actuated door closed on the employee's finger, resulting in the amputation of the right middle finger distal tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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