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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019022104 · 2/25/2019 · Diversified Foods & Seasonings, LLC

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
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Diversified Foods & Seasonings, LLC
Location
109 Hwy 1085, MADISONVILLE, LOUISIANA, 70447
NAICS
311412
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting the actuator on the metal detector in-line unit. The valve was stuck open. The employee's right index finger was inside the valve when the pneumatics were activated and the ball closed on his finger. The fingertip was surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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