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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20181213100 · 12/21/2018 · Caterpillar Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
Caterpillar Inc.
Location
500 N Morton Ave, MORTON, ILLINOIS, 61550
NAICS
333120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

At about 10:34 a.m. on December 21, 2018, an employee was replacing a chain on a chain-driven conveyor. While his hands were on the chain, it began to move, amputating the tips of his right index and middle fingers at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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