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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019044206 · 4/25/2019 · Vibracoustic dba Carmi Molding Division

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Extruding machinery

Employer

Name
Vibracoustic dba Carmi Molding Division
Location
102 Industrial Ave, CARMI, ILLINOIS, 62821
NAICS
333220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 04/25/2019, at approximately 5:27 p.m., an employee was adding rubber to the top of an extruder when the employee's right hand contacted the auger that was below the rollers. All four fingers on the employee's right hand were surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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