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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019055334 · 5/28/2019 · Super Brush, LLC

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
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Super Brush, LLC
Location
800 Worcester Street, SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, 01151
NAICS
339999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On May 28, 2019, an employee was attempting to clear a jam from a foam swab machine when the employee's right hand was caught between the chain and sprocket, resulting in a middle fingertip amputation. The machine was guarded and not locked out at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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