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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019010815 · 1/23/2019 · Trailer Component Manufacturing Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Parts and materials, unspecified
Secondary source
Laser cutting machinery

Employer

Name
Trailer Component Manufacturing Inc
Location
8120 Tyler Blvd, MENTOR, OHIO, 44060
NAICS
336399
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On January 23, 2019, a temporary employee was operating laser cutting equipment. As the employee lifted a part out of the laser nest with a magnetic lift and chain hoist, one of the employee's fingers got stuck between the part and the laser nest. The fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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