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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019076641 · 7/1/2019 · OMEGA CONTAINER, INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Punch presses

Employer

Name
OMEGA CONTAINER, INC.
Location
2401 Beech Street, ARCADIA, LOUISIANA, 71001
NAICS
322214
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove a metal lid that had been stamped and was stuck in a punch press die when the press was activated via the foot pedal, causing it to cycle and sever his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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