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Amputations

1 hospitalization · 2019032296 · 3/3/2019 · The Buick Resource Recycling Facility

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
The Buick Resource Recycling Facility
Location
18594 Hwy kk, BOSS, MISSOURI, 65440
NAICS
331492
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was emptying large battery cells into the vibrating pan that feeds a battery shredder. When the cells dumped into the pan they fell against the splash door, pushing the door against his right hand and severing the tips of his middle and ring fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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