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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019055325 · 5/28/2019 · Hiossen, Inc.

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
Sealing, stapling machinery

Employer

Name
Hiossen, Inc.
Location
85 Ben Fairless Dr., FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA, 19030
NAICS
339114
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a blister sealing machine. While the employee was holding house wrap paper in place, the paper slipped and the employee's right hand entered the sealing machine. The employee's right thumb was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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