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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019099240 · 9/5/2019 · Vulcan Ind, 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, n.e.c.
Source
Presses, except printing, unspecified

Employer

Name
Vulcan Ind, LLC
Location
300 Display Drive, MOODY, ALABAMA, 35004
NAICS
337215
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee had just finished a job assignment and went to assist a co-worker. In order to assist the co-worker with the job task, the employee's machine needed a different setup. While changing the setup of the mechanical machine press, the employee's hand was caught in the machine, resulting in a finger amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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