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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019077099 · 7/13/2019 · Pepper Source Ltd - Van Buren

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
Pumps

Employer

Name
Pepper Source Ltd - Van Buren
Location
5800 Alma Highway, VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, 72956
NAICS
311941
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to unjam a pump. The pump unjammed while the employee's right hand was on the v-belt. The employee's hand was drawn into the pulley and the pinky finger was amputated. The tendon on the ring finger was also severed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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