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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019033191 · 3/27/2019 · Berntsen Brass & Aluminum Foundry, 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
Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Berntsen Brass & Aluminum Foundry, Inc.
Location
2334 Pennsylvania Avenue, MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53704
NAICS
331524
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On March 27, 2019, a maintenance employee was attempting to free a jammed chain inside of a hoist when the chain moved, causing an amputation to the employee's left index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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