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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019021909 · 2/20/2019 · Lee Staffing, 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 regular operation
Source
Welding machinery

Employer

Name
Lee Staffing, Inc
Location
2440 Innovation Drive, AUBURN, ALABAMA, 36832
NAICS
561320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee was loading material into a projection welding machine when it was activated via the foot pedal, causing the welding machine pin to hit his finger. He suffered a right middle fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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