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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019054466 · 5/2/2019 · Universal Forest Products San Antonio, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
Universal Forest Products San Antonio, LLC
Location
11900 Crownpoint Dr., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78233
NAICS
321214
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting and lubricating a chain and sprocket on a conveyor belt roller. His hand became caught between the chain and sprocket, causing a laceration to his right palm and an amputation of the right middle fingertip without bone loss.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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