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Amputations

1 amputation · 20181213008 · 12/19/2018 · Geritrex, LLC

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
Geritrex, LLC
Location
40 Commercial Avenue, MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK, 10941
NAICS
325412
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While adjusting a rotating table on a process line, a mechanic caught and amputated the tip of his finger in the drive chain sprocket.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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