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Amputations

1 amputation · 20181212885 · 12/16/2018 · Polytex Fibers, Corp.

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 regular operation
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Polytex Fibers, Corp.
Location
9341 Baythorne Dr., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77041
NAICS
326111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear accumulating plastic bags in the rejection area with his gloved right hand. His gloved right pinky finger came in contact with the rejection feeder, amputating the fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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