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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019021187 · 2/1/2019 · Quad/Graphics, Inc.

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
Presses-printing

Employer

Name
Quad/Graphics, Inc.
Location
N11896 Hwy 175, LOMIRA, WISCONSIN, 53048
NAICS
323110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A press crew was webbing up the press. A press operator was standing in the folder area when the ribbon started to crinkle. The operator was fixing the ribbon while the press was inching and his left index finger was pulled in by the diverter plate, amputating his left index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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