Amputations

Name: Amputations at Niche Polymer, LLC
Start: 7/10/2019

1 amputation · 2019076969 · 7/10/2019 · Niche Polymer, LLC

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source: Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Niche Polymer, LLC
Location: 880 S. Washington Street, RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA, 26164
NAICS: 325211
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was clearing out an 8" pelletizer. The employee's hand got caught in the pelletizer resulting in the amputation of the thumb and index finger. The machine was not locked out at the time.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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