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Amputations

1 hospitalization · 2019044349 · 4/30/2019 · Polysciences, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source: Pumps

Employer

Name: Polysciences, Inc.
Location: 400 Valley Road, WARRINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 18976
NAICS: 325110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While troubleshooting a clogged pump an employee's fingertip was amputated by the gears in the pump motor.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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