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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019043425 · 4/2/2019 · Armstrong World Industries, Incorporated

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, except printing, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Armstrong World Industries, Incorporated
Location
1507 River Road, MARIETTA, PENNSYLVANIA, 17547
NAICS
327420
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a tool to clear a jam in a mechanical power press. When the jam cleared, the stop gate activated, catching the employee's right hand and resulting in the amputation of the right ring and middle fingertips.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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